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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.82, 15,560.33 and 3,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.82, 15,560.33 and 3,354.18 is: 5,030.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.82 : 15,560.33 = 3,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.82/15,560.33 = 3,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.82x = 15,560.33 × 3,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.82x = 52,192,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192,130.91/10,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.17

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