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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.88, 15,550.31 and 3,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.88, 15,550.31 and 3,441.38 is: 5,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.88 : 15,550.31 = 3,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.88/15,550.31 = 3,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.88x = 15,550.31 × 3,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.88x = 53,514,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514,456.68/10,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.06

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