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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.59, 15,541.43 and 3,341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.59, 15,541.43 and 3,341.81 is: 5,011.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.59 : 15,541.43 = 3,341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.59/15,541.43 = 3,341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.59x = 15,541.43 × 3,341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.59x = 51,936,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,936,528.33/10,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.44

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