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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.16, 15,575.52 and 3,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.16, 15,575.52 and 3,365.82 is: 5,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.16 : 15,575.52 = 3,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.16/15,575.52 = 3,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.16x = 15,575.52 × 3,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.16x = 52,424,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424,396.73/10,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.01

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