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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.62, 15,623.55 and 3,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.62, 15,623.55 and 3,487.50 is: 5,231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.62 : 15,623.55 = 3,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.62/15,623.55 = 3,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.62x = 15,623.55 × 3,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.62x = 54,487,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487,130.63/10,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.79

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