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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.44, 15,552.24 and 3,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.44, 15,552.24 and 3,347.16 is: 5,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.44 : 15,552.24 = 3,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.44/15,552.24 = 3,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.44x = 15,552.24 × 3,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.44x = 52,055,835.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,835.64/10,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.57

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