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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.26, 15,550.62 and 3,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.26, 15,550.62 and 3,441.76 is: 5,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.26 : 15,550.62 = 3,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.26/15,550.62 = 3,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.26x = 15,550.62 × 3,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.26x = 53,521,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,521,501.89/10,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.55

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