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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.53, 15,552.01 and 3,346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.53, 15,552.01 and 3,346.94 is: 5,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.53 : 15,552.01 = 3,346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.53/15,552.01 = 3,346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.53x = 15,552.01 × 3,346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.53x = 52,051,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,051,674.86/10,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.13

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