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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.35, 15,636.63 and 3,496.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.35, 15,636.63 and 3,496.23 is: 5,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.35 : 15,636.63 = 3,496.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.35/15,636.63 = 3,496.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.35x = 15,636.63 × 3,496.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.35x = 54,669,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669,254.90/10,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.88

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