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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.64, 15,543.58 and 3,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.64, 15,543.58 and 3,343.84 is: 5,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.64 : 15,543.58 = 3,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.64/15,543.58 = 3,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.64x = 15,543.58 × 3,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.64x = 51,975,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,975,244.55/10,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.15

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