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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.75, 15,552.56 and 3,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.75, 15,552.56 and 3,441.25 is: 5,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.75 : 15,552.56 = 3,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.75/15,552.56 = 3,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.75x = 15,552.56 × 3,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.75x = 53,520,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,520,247.10/10,366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.68

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