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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.58, 15,552.90 and 3,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.58, 15,552.90 and 3,346.45 is: 5,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.58 : 15,552.90 = 3,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.58/15,552.90 = 3,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.58x = 15,552.90 × 3,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.58x = 52,047,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047,002.21/10,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.65

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