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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.92, 15,550.32 and 3,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.92, 15,550.32 and 3,441.42 is: 5,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.92 : 15,550.32 = 3,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.92/15,550.32 = 3,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.92x = 15,550.32 × 3,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.92x = 53,515,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,515,182.25/10,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.11

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