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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.76, 15,573.62 and 3,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.76, 15,573.62 and 3,362.87 is: 5,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.76 : 15,573.62 = 3,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.76/15,573.62 = 3,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.76x = 15,573.62 × 3,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.76x = 52,372,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372,000.31/10,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.16

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