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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.09, 15,549.94 and 3,348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.09, 15,549.94 and 3,348.75 is: 5,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.09 : 15,549.94 = 3,348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.09/15,549.94 = 3,348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.09x = 15,549.94 × 3,348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.09x = 52,072,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072,861.58/10,368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.42

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