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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.66, 15,626.20 and 3,660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.66, 15,626.20 and 3,660.17 is: 5,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.66 : 15,626.20 = 3,660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.66/15,626.20 = 3,660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.66x = 15,626.20 × 3,660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.66x = 57,194,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,194,548.45/10,416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.68

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