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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.13, 15,562.82 and 3,449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.13, 15,562.82 and 3,449.63 is: 5,174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.13 : 15,562.82 = 3,449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.13/15,562.82 = 3,449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.13x = 15,562.82 × 3,449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.13x = 53,685,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,685,901.57/10,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.48

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