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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.24, 15,544.38 and 3,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.24, 15,544.38 and 3,440.12 is: 5,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.24 : 15,544.38 = 3,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.24/15,544.38 = 3,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.24x = 15,544.38 × 3,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.24x = 53,474,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,474,532.53/10,367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.03

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