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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.27, 15,548.63 and 3,344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.27, 15,548.63 and 3,344.69 is: 5,017.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.27 : 15,548.63 = 3,344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.27/15,548.63 = 3,344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.27x = 15,548.63 × 3,344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.27x = 52,005,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,005,347.27/10,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.75

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