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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.70, 15,535.05 and 3,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.70, 15,535.05 and 3,431.20 is: 5,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.70 : 15,535.05 = 3,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.70/15,535.05 = 3,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.70x = 15,535.05 × 3,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.70x = 53,303,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303,863.56/10,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.80

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