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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.26, 15,675.40 and 3,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.26, 15,675.40 and 3,524.76 is: 5,287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.26 : 15,675.40 = 3,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.26/15,675.40 = 3,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.26x = 15,675.40 × 3,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.26x = 55,252,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,022.90/10,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.14

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