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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.62, 15,613.07 and 3,385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.62, 15,613.07 and 3,385.99 is: 5,079.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.62 : 15,613.07 = 3,385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.62/15,613.07 = 3,385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.62x = 15,613.07 × 3,385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.62x = 52,865,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,865,603.89/10,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.51

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