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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.24, 15,633.93 and 3,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.24, 15,633.93 and 3,403.62 is: 5,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.24 : 15,633.93 = 3,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.24/15,633.93 = 3,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.24x = 15,633.93 × 3,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.24x = 53,211,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211,956.83/10,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.15

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