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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.46, 15,558.03 and 3,354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.46, 15,558.03 and 3,354.09 is: 5,030.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.46 : 15,558.03 = 3,354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.46/15,558.03 = 3,354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.46x = 15,558.03 × 3,354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.46x = 52,183,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,183,032.84/10,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.44

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