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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.01, 15,755.37 and 3,484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.01, 15,755.37 and 3,484.67 is: 5,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.01 : 15,755.37 = 3,484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.01/15,755.37 = 3,484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.01x = 15,755.37 × 3,484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.01x = 54,902,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,902,186.40/10,507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.29

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