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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.12, 15,613.56 and 3,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.12, 15,613.56 and 3,483 is: 5,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.12 : 15,613.56 = 3,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.12/15,613.56 = 3,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.12x = 15,613.56 × 3,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.12x = 54,382,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382,029.48/10,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.96

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