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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.93, 15,755.58 and 3,483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.93, 15,755.58 and 3,483.90 is: 5,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.93 : 15,755.58 = 3,483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.93/15,755.58 = 3,483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.93x = 15,755.58 × 3,483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.93x = 54,890,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890,852.10/10,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.74

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