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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.24, 15,557.67 and 3,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.24, 15,557.67 and 3,348.54 is: 5,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.24 : 15,557.67 = 3,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.24/15,557.67 = 3,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.24x = 15,557.67 × 3,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.24x = 52,095,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,480.30/10,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.07

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