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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.84, 15,521.22 and 3,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.84, 15,521.22 and 3,423 is: 5,132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.84 : 15,521.22 = 3,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.84/15,521.22 = 3,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.84x = 15,521.22 × 3,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.84x = 53,129,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,129,136.06/10,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.83

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