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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.35, 15,627.80 and 3,395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.35, 15,627.80 and 3,395.37 is: 5,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.35 : 15,627.80 = 3,395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.35/15,627.80 = 3,395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.35x = 15,627.80 × 3,395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.35x = 53,062,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,062,163.29/10,417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.63

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