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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.22, 15,551.91 and 3,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.22, 15,551.91 and 3,442.26 is: 5,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.22 : 15,551.91 = 3,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.22/15,551.91 = 3,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.22x = 15,551.91 × 3,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.22x = 53,533,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533,717.72/10,367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.75

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