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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.17, 15,494.08 and 3,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.17, 15,494.08 and 3,666.71 is: 5,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.17 : 15,494.08 = 3,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.17/15,494.08 = 3,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.17x = 15,494.08 × 3,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.17x = 56,812,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,812,298.08/10,328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.71

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