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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.32, 15,645.69 and 3,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.32, 15,645.69 and 3,407.30 is: 5,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.32 : 15,645.69 = 3,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.32/15,645.69 = 3,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.32x = 15,645.69 × 3,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.32x = 53,309,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309,464.27/10,429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.50

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