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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.30, 15,528.45 and 3,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.30, 15,528.45 and 3,426.80 is: 5,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.30 : 15,528.45 = 3,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.30/15,528.45 = 3,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.30x = 15,528.45 × 3,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.30x = 53,212,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,212,892.46/10,352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.20

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