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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.30, 15,550.95 and 3,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.30, 15,550.95 and 3,440.90 is: 5,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.30 : 15,550.95 = 3,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.30/15,550.95 = 3,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.30x = 15,550.95 × 3,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.30x = 53,509,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509,263.86/10,367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.35

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