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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.57, 15,575.72 and 3,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.57, 15,575.72 and 3,363.66 is: 5,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.57 : 15,575.72 = 3,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.57/15,575.72 = 3,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.57x = 15,575.72 × 3,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.57x = 52,391,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391,409.52/10,383.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.61

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