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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.20, 15,559.80 and 3,447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.20, 15,559.80 and 3,447.70 is: 5,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.20 : 15,559.80 = 3,447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.20/15,559.80 = 3,447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.20x = 15,559.80 × 3,447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.20x = 53,645,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645,522.46/10,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.55

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