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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.60, 15,549.90 and 3,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.60, 15,549.90 and 3,441.10 is: 5,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.60 : 15,549.90 = 3,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.60/15,549.90 = 3,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.60x = 15,549.90 × 3,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.60x = 53,508,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508,760.89/10,366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.65

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