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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.12, 15,562.32 and 3,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.12, 15,562.32 and 3,355.84 is: 5,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.12 : 15,562.32 = 3,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.12/15,562.32 = 3,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.12x = 15,562.32 × 3,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.12x = 52,224,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224,655.95/10,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.16

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