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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.70, 15,536.55 and 3,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.70, 15,536.55 and 3,432.90 is: 5,149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.70 : 15,536.55 = 3,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.70/15,536.55 = 3,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.70x = 15,536.55 × 3,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.70x = 53,335,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,335,422.50/10,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.35

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