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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.70, 15,629.71 and 3,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.70, 15,629.71 and 3,399.68 is: 5,099.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.70 : 15,629.71 = 3,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.70/15,629.71 = 3,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.70x = 15,629.71 × 3,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.70x = 53,136,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,136,012.49/10,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.57

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