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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.03, 15,551.26 and 3,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.03, 15,551.26 and 3,346.44 is: 5,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.03 : 15,551.26 = 3,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.03/15,551.26 = 3,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.03x = 15,551.26 × 3,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.03x = 52,041,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,041,358.51/10,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.38

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