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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,428.21, 15,642.27 and 3,502.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,428.21, 15,642.27 and 3,502.71 is: 5,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,428.21 : 15,642.27 = 3,502.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,428.21/15,642.27 = 3,502.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,428.21x = 15,642.27 × 3,502.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,428.21x = 54,790,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790,335.55/10,428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.05

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