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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.57, 15,550.95 and 3,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.57, 15,550.95 and 3,347.30 is: 5,020.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.57 : 15,550.95 = 3,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.57/15,550.95 = 3,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.57x = 15,550.95 × 3,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.57x = 52,053,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053,694.94/10,367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.82

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