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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.50, 15,527.38 and 3,426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.50, 15,527.38 and 3,426.62 is: 5,140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.50 : 15,527.38 = 3,426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.50/15,527.38 = 3,426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.50x = 15,527.38 × 3,426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.50x = 53,206,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206,430.86/10,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.47

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