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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.90, 15,544.98 and 3,344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.90, 15,544.98 and 3,344.15 is: 5,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.90 : 15,544.98 = 3,344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.90/15,544.98 = 3,344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.90x = 15,544.98 × 3,344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.90x = 51,984,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,984,744.87/10,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.98

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