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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.30, 15,573.45 and 3,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.30, 15,573.45 and 3,362.30 is: 5,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.30 : 15,573.45 = 3,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.30/15,573.45 = 3,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.30x = 15,573.45 × 3,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.30x = 52,362,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362,610.94/10,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.45

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