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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.06, 15,551.25 and 3,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.06, 15,551.25 and 3,346.60 is: 5,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.06 : 15,551.25 = 3,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.06/15,551.25 = 3,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.06x = 15,551.25 × 3,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.06x = 52,043,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,043,813.25/10,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.60

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