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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,420.87, 15,632.93 and 3,493.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,420.87, 15,632.93 and 3,493.75 is: 5,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,420.87 : 15,632.93 = 3,493.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,420.87/15,632.93 = 3,493.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,420.87x = 15,632.93 × 3,493.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,420.87x = 54,617,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,617,549.19/10,420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.17

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