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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.21, 15,562.15 and 3,356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.21, 15,562.15 and 3,356.84 is: 5,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.21 : 15,562.15 = 3,356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.21/15,562.15 = 3,356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.21x = 15,562.15 × 3,356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.21x = 52,239,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,239,647.61/10,376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.56

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