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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.41, 15,558.02 and 3,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.41, 15,558.02 and 3,348.71 is: 5,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.41 : 15,558.02 = 3,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.41/15,558.02 = 3,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.41x = 15,558.02 × 3,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.41x = 52,099,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,292.36/10,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.36

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