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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.42, 15,557.13 and 3,351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.42, 15,557.13 and 3,351.93 is: 5,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.42 : 15,557.13 = 3,351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.42/15,557.13 = 3,351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.42x = 15,557.13 × 3,351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.42x = 52,146,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,146,410.76/10,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.90

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