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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.68, 15,700.02 and 3,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.68, 15,700.02 and 3,541 is: 5,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.68 : 15,700.02 = 3,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.68/15,700.02 = 3,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.68x = 15,700.02 × 3,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.68x = 55,593,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,770.82/10,466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.50

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