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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.83, 15,622.32 and 3,489.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.83, 15,622.32 and 3,489.33 is: 5,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.83 : 15,622.32 = 3,489.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.83/15,622.32 = 3,489.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.83x = 15,622.32 × 3,489.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.83x = 54,511,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,511,394.01/10,414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.02

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