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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.04, 15,552.72 and 3,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.04, 15,552.72 and 3,442.08 is: 5,163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.04 : 15,552.72 = 3,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.04/15,552.72 = 3,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.04x = 15,552.72 × 3,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.04x = 53,533,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533,706.46/10,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.84

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