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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.35, 15,608.13 and 3,479.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.35, 15,608.13 and 3,479.85 is: 5,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.35 : 15,608.13 = 3,479.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.35/15,608.13 = 3,479.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.35x = 15,608.13 × 3,479.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.35x = 54,313,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,313,951.18/10,405.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.81

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