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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.62, 15,579.69 and 3,461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.62, 15,579.69 and 3,461.50 is: 5,191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.62 : 15,579.69 = 3,461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.62/15,579.69 = 3,461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.62x = 15,579.69 × 3,461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.62x = 53,929,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,929,096.94/10,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.17

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