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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.59, 15,546.20 and 3,346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.59, 15,546.20 and 3,346.25 is: 5,018.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.59 : 15,546.20 = 3,346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.59/15,546.20 = 3,346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.59x = 15,546.20 × 3,346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.59x = 52,021,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,377.29/10,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.66

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