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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.57, 15,561.84 and 3,449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.57, 15,561.84 and 3,449.07 is: 5,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.57 : 15,561.84 = 3,449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.57/15,561.84 = 3,449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.57x = 15,561.84 × 3,449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.57x = 53,673,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,673,875.49/10,374.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.60

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