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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.88, 15,548.32 and 3,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.88, 15,548.32 and 3,343.12 is: 5,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.88 : 15,548.32 = 3,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.88/15,548.32 = 3,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.88x = 15,548.32 × 3,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.88x = 51,979,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,979,899.56/10,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.00

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