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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.70, 15,545.55 and 3,438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.70, 15,545.55 and 3,438.90 is: 5,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.70 : 15,545.55 = 3,438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.70/15,545.55 = 3,438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.70x = 15,545.55 × 3,438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.70x = 53,459,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,459,591.90/10,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.35

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