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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.68, 15,558.84 and 3,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.68, 15,558.84 and 3,447 is: 5,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.68 : 15,558.84 = 3,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.68/15,558.84 = 3,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.68x = 15,558.84 × 3,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.68x = 53,631,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,631,321.48/10,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.44

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