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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.70, 15,553.05 and 3,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.70, 15,553.05 and 3,443.20 is: 5,164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.70 : 15,553.05 = 3,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.70/15,553.05 = 3,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.70x = 15,553.05 × 3,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.70x = 53,552,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,552,261.76/10,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.80

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