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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.99, 15,547.46 and 3,702.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.99, 15,547.46 and 3,702.42 is: 5,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.99 : 15,547.46 = 3,702.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.99/15,547.46 = 3,702.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.99x = 15,547.46 × 3,702.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.99x = 57,563,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,563,208.34/10,366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.55

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