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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.70, 15,539.55 and 3,434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.70, 15,539.55 and 3,434.90 is: 5,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.70 : 15,539.55 = 3,434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.70/15,539.55 = 3,434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.70x = 15,539.55 × 3,434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.70x = 53,376,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,376,800.30/10,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.35

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