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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.14, 15,555.31 and 3,349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.14, 15,555.31 and 3,349.25 is: 5,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.14 : 15,555.31 = 3,349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.14/15,555.31 = 3,349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.14x = 15,555.31 × 3,349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.14x = 52,098,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098,594.20/10,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.88

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