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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.02, 15,550.60 and 3,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.02, 15,550.60 and 3,954.40 is: 5,929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.02 : 15,550.60 = 3,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.02/15,550.60 = 3,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.02x = 15,550.60 × 3,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.02x = 61,493,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,292.64/10,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.91

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