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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.32, 15,638.80 and 3,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.32, 15,638.80 and 3,498.72 is: 5,248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.32 : 15,638.80 = 3,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.32/15,638.80 = 3,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.32x = 15,638.80 × 3,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.32x = 54,715,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715,782.34/10,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.86

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