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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.93, 15,572.36 and 3,359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.93, 15,572.36 and 3,359.94 is: 5,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.93 : 15,572.36 = 3,359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.93/15,572.36 = 3,359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.93x = 15,572.36 × 3,359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.93x = 52,322,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322,242.59/10,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.71

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