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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.72, 15,553.79 and 3,348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.72, 15,553.79 and 3,348.13 is: 5,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.72 : 15,553.79 = 3,348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.72/15,553.79 = 3,348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.72x = 15,553.79 × 3,348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.72x = 52,076,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076,110.91/10,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.91

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