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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.06, 15,562.59 and 3,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.06, 15,562.59 and 3,449.56 is: 5,174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.06 : 15,562.59 = 3,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.06/15,562.59 = 3,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.06x = 15,562.59 × 3,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.06x = 53,684,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684,087.96/10,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.34

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