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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.48, 15,551.25 and 3,345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.48, 15,551.25 and 3,345.33 is: 5,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.48 : 15,551.25 = 3,345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.48/15,551.25 = 3,345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.48x = 15,551.25 × 3,345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.48x = 52,024,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,024,063.16/10,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.97

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