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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.37, 15,610.80 and 3,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.37, 15,610.80 and 3,482.25 is: 5,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.37 : 15,610.80 = 3,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.37/15,610.80 = 3,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.37x = 15,610.80 × 3,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.37x = 54,360,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360,708.30/10,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.29

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