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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.53, 15,726.39 and 3,464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.53, 15,726.39 and 3,464.91 is: 5,196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.53 : 15,726.39 = 3,464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.53/15,726.39 = 3,464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.53x = 15,726.39 × 3,464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.53x = 54,490,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,490,525.97/10,486.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.24

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