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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.88, 15,627.30 and 3,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.88, 15,627.30 and 3,493.24 is: 5,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.88 : 15,627.30 = 3,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.88/15,627.30 = 3,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.88x = 15,627.30 × 3,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.88x = 54,589,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,589,909.45/10,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.03

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