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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,431.03, 15,644.89 and 3,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,431.03, 15,644.89 and 3,411 is: 5,115.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,431.03 : 15,644.89 = 3,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,431.03/15,644.89 = 3,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,431.03x = 15,644.89 × 3,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,431.03x = 53,364,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364,719.79/10,431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.96

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