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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,400.63, 15,600.94 and 3,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,400.63, 15,600.94 and 3,475.13 is: 5,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,400.63 : 15,600.94 = 3,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,400.63/15,600.94 = 3,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,400.63x = 15,600.94 × 3,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,400.63x = 54,215,207.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215,207.93/10,400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.69

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