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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,431.04, 15,645.30 and 3,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,431.04, 15,645.30 and 3,506.08 is: 5,258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,431.04 : 15,645.30 = 3,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,431.04/15,645.30 = 3,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,431.04x = 15,645.30 × 3,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,431.04x = 54,853,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,853,673.42/10,431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.70

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