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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.82, 15,552.65 and 3,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.82, 15,552.65 and 3,441.32 is: 5,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.82 : 15,552.65 = 3,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.82/15,552.65 = 3,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.82x = 15,552.65 × 3,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.82x = 53,521,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,521,645.50/10,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.78

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