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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.20, 15,645.30 and 3,504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.20, 15,645.30 and 3,504.70 is: 5,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.20 : 15,645.30 = 3,504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.20/15,645.30 = 3,504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.20x = 15,645.30 × 3,504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.20x = 54,832,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832,082.91/10,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.05

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