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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.70, 15,539.40 and 3,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.70, 15,539.40 and 3,435.20 is: 5,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.70 : 15,539.40 = 3,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.70/15,539.40 = 3,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.70x = 15,539.40 × 3,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.70x = 53,380,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,380,946.88/10,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.25

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