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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.30, 15,553.35 and 3,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.30, 15,553.35 and 3,349.02 is: 5,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.30 : 15,553.35 = 3,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.30/15,553.35 = 3,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.30x = 15,553.35 × 3,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.30x = 52,088,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,088,480.22/10,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.82

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