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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.53, 15,618.13 and 3,391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.53, 15,618.13 and 3,391.41 is: 5,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.53 : 15,618.13 = 3,391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.53/15,618.13 = 3,391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.53x = 15,618.13 × 3,391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.53x = 52,967,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,967,444.50/10,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.39

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