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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.26, 15,558.38 and 3,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.26, 15,558.38 and 3,446.76 is: 5,170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.26 : 15,558.38 = 3,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.26/15,558.38 = 3,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.26x = 15,558.38 × 3,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.26x = 53,626,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,626,001.85/10,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.14

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