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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.43, 15,552.64 and 3,442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.43, 15,552.64 and 3,442.93 is: 5,164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.43 : 15,552.64 = 3,442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.43/15,552.64 = 3,442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.43x = 15,552.64 × 3,442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.43x = 53,546,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546,650.84/10,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.39

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