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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.93, 15,558.62 and 3,351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.93, 15,558.62 and 3,351.38 is: 5,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.93 : 15,558.62 = 3,351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.93/15,558.62 = 3,351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.93x = 15,558.62 × 3,351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.93x = 52,142,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142,753.35/10,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.78

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