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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.59, 15,547.69 and 3,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.59, 15,547.69 and 3,347.25 is: 5,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.59 : 15,547.69 = 3,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.59/15,547.69 = 3,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.59x = 15,547.69 × 3,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.59x = 52,042,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,042,005.35/10,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.17

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