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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.97, 15,559.11 and 3,353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.97, 15,559.11 and 3,353.70 is: 5,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.97 : 15,559.11 = 3,353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.97/15,559.11 = 3,353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.97x = 15,559.11 × 3,353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.97x = 52,180,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180,587.21/10,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.95

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