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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365, 15,549.04 and 3,342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365, 15,549.04 and 3,342.68 is: 5,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365 : 15,549.04 = 3,342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365/15,549.04 = 3,342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365x = 15,549.04 × 3,342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365x = 51,975,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,975,465.03/10,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.52

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