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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.14, 15,557.24 and 3,351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.14, 15,557.24 and 3,351.91 is: 5,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.14 : 15,557.24 = 3,351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.14/15,557.24 = 3,351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.14x = 15,557.24 × 3,351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.14x = 52,146,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,146,468.33/10,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.52

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