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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.90, 15,549.57 and 3,345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.90, 15,549.57 and 3,345.31 is: 5,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.90 : 15,549.57 = 3,345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.90/15,549.57 = 3,345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.90x = 15,549.57 × 3,345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.90x = 52,018,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,132.02/10,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.68

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