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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.25, 15,554.97 and 3,442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.25, 15,554.97 and 3,442.89 is: 5,162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.25 : 15,554.97 = 3,442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.25/15,554.97 = 3,442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.25x = 15,554.97 × 3,442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.25x = 53,554,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,050.66/10,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.71

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