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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.34, 15,767.93 and 3,489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.34, 15,767.93 and 3,489.84 is: 5,235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.34 : 15,767.93 = 3,489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.34/15,767.93 = 3,489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.34x = 15,767.93 × 3,489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.34x = 55,027,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,027,561.56/10,510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.57

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