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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.09, 15,543.95 and 3,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.09, 15,543.95 and 3,344.76 is: 5,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.09 : 15,543.95 = 3,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.09/15,543.95 = 3,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.09x = 15,543.95 × 3,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.09x = 51,990,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,990,765.48/10,364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.44

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