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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,386.08, 15,581.59 and 3,366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,386.08, 15,581.59 and 3,366.09 is: 5,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386.08 : 15,581.59 = 3,366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386.08/15,581.59 = 3,366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386.08x = 15,581.59 × 3,366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386.08x = 52,449,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449,034.28/10,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.94

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