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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.57, 15,549.45 and 3,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.57, 15,549.45 and 3,346.30 is: 5,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.57 : 15,549.45 = 3,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.57/15,549.45 = 3,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.57x = 15,549.45 × 3,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.57x = 52,033,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,033,124.54/10,366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.32

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