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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.48, 15,560.26 and 3,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.48, 15,560.26 and 3,351.34 is: 5,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.48 : 15,560.26 = 3,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.48/15,560.26 = 3,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.48x = 15,560.26 × 3,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.48x = 52,147,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,147,721.75/10,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.99

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