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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.66, 15,844.38 and 3,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.66, 15,844.38 and 3,544.09 is: 5,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.66 : 15,844.38 = 3,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.66/15,844.38 = 3,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.66x = 15,844.38 × 3,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.66x = 56,153,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,153,908.71/10,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.25

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