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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.05, 15,607.55 and 3,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.05, 15,607.55 and 3,381.80 is: 5,073.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.05 : 15,607.55 = 3,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.05/15,607.55 = 3,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.05x = 15,607.55 × 3,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.05x = 52,781,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781,674.70/10,404.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.19

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