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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.62, 15,549.15 and 3,345.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.62, 15,549.15 and 3,345.03 is: 5,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.62 : 15,549.15 = 3,345.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.62/15,549.15 = 3,345.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.62x = 15,549.15 × 3,345.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.62x = 52,012,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,012,373.22/10,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.26

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