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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.93, 15,561.62 and 3,353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.93, 15,561.62 and 3,353.38 is: 5,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.93 : 15,561.62 = 3,353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.93/15,561.62 = 3,353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.93x = 15,561.62 × 3,353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.93x = 52,184,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184,025.28/10,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.79

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