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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.42, 15,650.98 and 3,413.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.42, 15,650.98 and 3,413.29 is: 5,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.42 : 15,650.98 = 3,413.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.42/15,650.98 = 3,413.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.42x = 15,650.98 × 3,413.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.42x = 53,421,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,421,333.52/10,433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,120.21

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