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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.98, 15,556.51 and 3,348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.98, 15,556.51 and 3,348.86 is: 5,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.98 : 15,556.51 = 3,348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.98/15,556.51 = 3,348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.98x = 15,556.51 × 3,348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.98x = 52,096,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,096,569.15/10,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.27

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