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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.92, 15,552.36 and 3,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.92, 15,552.36 and 3,443.52 is: 5,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.92 : 15,552.36 = 3,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.92/15,552.36 = 3,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.92x = 15,552.36 × 3,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.92x = 53,554,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,862.71/10,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.44

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