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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.65, 15,560.50 and 3,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.65, 15,560.50 and 3,350.32 is: 5,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.65 : 15,560.50 = 3,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.65/15,560.50 = 3,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.65x = 15,560.50 × 3,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.65x = 52,132,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132,654.36/10,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,025.97

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