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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.08, 15,562.30 and 3,449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.08, 15,562.30 and 3,449.64 is: 5,174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.08 : 15,562.30 = 3,449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.08/15,562.30 = 3,449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.08x = 15,562.30 × 3,449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.08x = 53,684,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684,332.57/10,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.35

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