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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.50, 15,648.75 and 3,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.50, 15,648.75 and 3,507 is: 5,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.50 : 15,648.75 = 3,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.50/15,648.75 = 3,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.50x = 15,648.75 × 3,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.50x = 54,880,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,880,166.25/10,432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.50

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