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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.38, 15,560.06 and 3,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.38, 15,560.06 and 3,359.25 is: 5,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.38 : 15,560.06 = 3,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.38/15,560.06 = 3,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.38x = 15,560.06 × 3,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.38x = 52,270,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270,131.56/10,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.87

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