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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.83, 15,626.82 and 3,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.83, 15,626.82 and 3,492.33 is: 5,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.83 : 15,626.82 = 3,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.83/15,626.82 = 3,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.83x = 15,626.82 × 3,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.83x = 54,574,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,574,012.29/10,417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.52

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