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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.65, 15,544.71 and 5,102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.65, 15,544.71 and 5,102.06 is: 7,650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.65 : 15,544.71 = 5,102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.65/15,544.71 = 5,102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.65x = 15,544.71 × 5,102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.65x = 79,309,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,309,965.38/10,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.49

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