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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.96, 15,620.94 and 3,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.96, 15,620.94 and 3,489 is: 5,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.96 : 15,620.94 = 3,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.96/15,620.94 = 3,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.96x = 15,620.94 × 3,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.96x = 54,501,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,459.66/10,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.50

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