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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.62, 15,614.16 and 3,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.62, 15,614.16 and 3,484.50 is: 5,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.62 : 15,614.16 = 3,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.62/15,614.16 = 3,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.62x = 15,614.16 × 3,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.62x = 54,407,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,407,540.52/10,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.66

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