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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.71, 15,555.27 and 3,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.71, 15,555.27 and 3,349.12 is: 5,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.71 : 15,555.27 = 3,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.71/15,555.27 = 3,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.71x = 15,555.27 × 3,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.71x = 52,096,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,096,465.86/10,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.39

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