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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,428.72, 15,643.16 and 3,503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,428.72, 15,643.16 and 3,503.22 is: 5,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,428.72 : 15,643.16 = 3,503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,428.72/15,643.16 = 3,503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,428.72x = 15,643.16 × 3,503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,428.72x = 54,801,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,413.46/10,428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.86

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