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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.52, 15,665.32 and 3,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.52, 15,665.32 and 3,423.48 is: 5,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.52 : 15,665.32 = 3,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.52/15,665.32 = 3,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.52x = 15,665.32 × 3,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.52x = 53,629,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,629,909.71/10,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.23

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