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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.79, 15,661.31 and 3,513.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.79, 15,661.31 and 3,513.75 is: 5,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.79 : 15,661.31 = 3,513.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.79/15,661.31 = 3,513.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.79x = 15,661.31 × 3,513.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.79x = 55,029,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,029,910.44/10,439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.17

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