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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.58, 15,639.32 and 3,405.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.58, 15,639.32 and 3,405.31 is: 5,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.58 : 15,639.32 = 3,405.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.58/15,639.32 = 3,405.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.58x = 15,639.32 × 3,405.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.58x = 53,256,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,702.20/10,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.27

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