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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.06, 15,549.80 and 3,345.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.06, 15,549.80 and 3,345.47 is: 5,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.06 : 15,549.80 = 3,345.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.06/15,549.80 = 3,345.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.06x = 15,549.80 × 3,345.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.06x = 52,021,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,389.41/10,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.92

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