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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.59, 15,618.32 and 3,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.59, 15,618.32 and 3,389.78 is: 5,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.59 : 15,618.32 = 3,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.59/15,618.32 = 3,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.59x = 15,618.32 × 3,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.59x = 52,942,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942,668.77/10,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.97

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