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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.77, 15,632.80 and 3,401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.77, 15,632.80 and 3,401.75 is: 5,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.77 : 15,632.80 = 3,401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.77/15,632.80 = 3,401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.77x = 15,632.80 × 3,401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.77x = 53,178,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,178,877.40/10,421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.67

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