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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.54, 15,552 and 3,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.54, 15,552 and 3,348.54 is: 5,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.54 : 15,552 = 3,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.54/15,552 = 3,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.54x = 15,552 × 3,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.54x = 52,076,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076,494.08/10,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.55

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