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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.16, 15,561.96 and 3,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.16, 15,561.96 and 3,353.56 is: 5,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.16 : 15,561.96 = 3,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.16/15,561.96 = 3,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.16x = 15,561.96 × 3,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.16x = 52,187,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,187,966.58/10,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.06

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