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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.26, 15,639.61 and 3,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.26, 15,639.61 and 3,403.24 is: 5,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.26 : 15,639.61 = 3,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.26/15,639.61 = 3,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.26x = 15,639.61 × 3,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.26x = 53,225,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225,346.34/10,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.42

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