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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.26, 15,638.08 and 3,405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.26, 15,638.08 and 3,405.36 is: 5,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.26 : 15,638.08 = 3,405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.26/15,638.08 = 3,405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.26x = 15,638.08 × 3,405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.26x = 53,253,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,253,292.11/10,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.10

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