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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.38, 15,523.50 and 3,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.38, 15,523.50 and 3,421.88 is: 5,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.38 : 15,523.50 = 3,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.38/15,523.50 = 3,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.38x = 15,523.50 × 3,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.38x = 53,119,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,119,554.18/10,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.62

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