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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.42, 15,561.95 and 3,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.42, 15,561.95 and 3,354.98 is: 5,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.42 : 15,561.95 = 3,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.42/15,561.95 = 3,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.42x = 15,561.95 × 3,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.42x = 52,209,936.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209,936.43/10,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.05

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