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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.51, 15,549.57 and 3,347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.51, 15,549.57 and 3,347.65 is: 5,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.51 : 15,549.57 = 3,347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.51/15,549.57 = 3,347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.51x = 15,549.57 × 3,347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.51x = 52,054,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054,482.78/10,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.99

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