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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.72, 15,552.29 and 3,347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.72, 15,552.29 and 3,347.13 is: 5,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.72 : 15,552.29 = 3,347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.72/15,552.29 = 3,347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.72x = 15,552.29 × 3,347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.72x = 52,055,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,519.69/10,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.41

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