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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.81, 15,547.93 and 3,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.81, 15,547.93 and 3,344.22 is: 5,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.81 : 15,547.93 = 3,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.81/15,547.93 = 3,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.81x = 15,547.93 × 3,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.81x = 51,995,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,995,719.26/10,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.05

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