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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.64, 15,699.56 and 3,541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.64, 15,699.56 and 3,541.14 is: 5,311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.64 : 15,699.56 = 3,541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.64/15,699.56 = 3,541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.64x = 15,699.56 × 3,541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.64x = 55,594,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594,322.19/10,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.57

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