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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.16, 15,562.02 and 3,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.16, 15,562.02 and 3,356.82 is: 5,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.16 : 15,562.02 = 3,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.16/15,562.02 = 3,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.16x = 15,562.02 × 3,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.16x = 52,238,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,238,899.98/10,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.51

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