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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.20, 15,549.48 and 3,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.20, 15,549.48 and 3,442.32 is: 5,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.20 : 15,549.48 = 3,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.20/15,549.48 = 3,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.20x = 15,549.48 × 3,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.20x = 53,526,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,526,285.99/10,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.05

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