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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.72, 15,551.60 and 3,345.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.72, 15,551.60 and 3,345.58 is: 5,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.72 : 15,551.60 = 3,345.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.72/15,551.60 = 3,345.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.72x = 15,551.60 × 3,345.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.72x = 52,029,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,029,121.93/10,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.34

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