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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.39, 15,525.59 and 3,424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.39, 15,525.59 and 3,424.89 is: 5,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.39 : 15,525.59 = 3,424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.39/15,525.59 = 3,424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.39x = 15,525.59 × 3,424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.39x = 53,173,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,173,420.81/10,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.34

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