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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.28, 15,549.48 and 3,346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.28, 15,549.48 and 3,346.38 is: 5,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.28 : 15,549.48 = 3,346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.28/15,549.48 = 3,346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.28x = 15,549.48 × 3,346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.28x = 52,034,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,034,468.88/10,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.11

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