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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.68, 15,549.66 and 3,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.68, 15,549.66 and 3,441 is: 5,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.68 : 15,549.66 = 3,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.68/15,549.66 = 3,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.68x = 15,549.66 × 3,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.68x = 53,506,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,506,380.06/10,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.38

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