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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.03, 15,665.21 and 3,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.03, 15,665.21 and 3,421.16 is: 5,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.03 : 15,665.21 = 3,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.03/15,665.21 = 3,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.03x = 15,665.21 × 3,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.03x = 53,593,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593,094.41/10,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.95

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