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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.82, 15,558.54 and 3,354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.82, 15,558.54 and 3,354.54 is: 5,031.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.82 : 15,558.54 = 3,354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.82/15,558.54 = 3,354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.82x = 15,558.54 × 3,354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.82x = 52,191,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,191,744.77/10,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.10

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