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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,399.19, 15,598.92 and 3,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,399.19, 15,598.92 and 3,473.69 is: 5,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,399.19 : 15,598.92 = 3,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,399.19/15,598.92 = 3,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,399.19x = 15,598.92 × 3,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,399.19x = 54,185,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,185,812.41/10,399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.58

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