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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.38, 15,556.45 and 3,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.38, 15,556.45 and 3,253.22 is: 4,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.38 : 15,556.45 = 3,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.38/15,556.45 = 3,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.38x = 15,556.45 × 3,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.38x = 50,608,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,608,554.27/10,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.58

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