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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.75, 15,560.63 and 3,448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.75, 15,560.63 and 3,448.25 is: 5,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.75 : 15,560.63 = 3,448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.75/15,560.63 = 3,448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.75x = 15,560.63 × 3,448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.75x = 53,656,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656,942.40/10,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.38

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