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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.70, 15,529.05 and 3,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.70, 15,529.05 and 3,427.20 is: 5,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.70 : 15,529.05 = 3,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.70/15,529.05 = 3,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.70x = 15,529.05 × 3,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.70x = 53,221,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,221,160.16/10,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.80

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