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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.22, 15,679.33 and 3,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.22, 15,679.33 and 3,432.26 is: 5,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.22 : 15,679.33 = 3,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.22/15,679.33 = 3,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.22x = 15,679.33 × 3,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.22x = 53,815,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,815,458.79/10,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.71

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