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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.82, 15,554.35 and 3,350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.82, 15,554.35 and 3,350.19 is: 5,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.82 : 15,554.35 = 3,350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.82/15,554.35 = 3,350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.82x = 15,554.35 × 3,350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.82x = 52,109,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,109,968.53/10,371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.19

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