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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.84, 15,561.84 and 3,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.84, 15,561.84 and 3,448.48 is: 5,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.84 : 15,561.84 = 3,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.84/15,561.84 = 3,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.84x = 15,561.84 × 3,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.84x = 53,664,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,664,694.00/10,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.08

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