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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.44, 15,528.66 and 3,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.44, 15,528.66 and 3,427.48 is: 5,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.44 : 15,528.66 = 3,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.44/15,528.66 = 3,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.44x = 15,528.66 × 3,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.44x = 53,224,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,224,171.58/10,352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.22

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