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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.62, 15,618.27 and 3,391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.62, 15,618.27 and 3,391.50 is: 5,087.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.62 : 15,618.27 = 3,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.62/15,618.27 = 3,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.62x = 15,618.27 × 3,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.62x = 52,969,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,969,362.71/10,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.52

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