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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.06, 15,548.30 and 3,344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.06, 15,548.30 and 3,344.47 is: 5,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.06 : 15,548.30 = 3,344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.06/15,548.30 = 3,344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.06x = 15,548.30 × 3,344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.06x = 52,000,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000,870.13/10,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.42

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