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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.82, 15,661.14 and 3,421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.82, 15,661.14 and 3,421.82 is: 5,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.82 : 15,661.14 = 3,421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.82/15,661.14 = 3,421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.82x = 15,661.14 × 3,421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.82x = 53,589,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,589,602.07/10,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.21

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