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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.88, 15,549.82 and 3,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.88, 15,549.82 and 3,344.12 is: 5,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.88 : 15,549.82 = 3,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.88/15,549.82 = 3,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.88x = 15,549.82 × 3,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.88x = 52,000,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000,464.06/10,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.50

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