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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.39, 15,524.09 and 3,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.39, 15,524.09 and 3,423.89 is: 5,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.39 : 15,524.09 = 3,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.39/15,524.09 = 3,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.39x = 15,524.09 × 3,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.39x = 53,152,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,152,776.51/10,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.84

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