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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.68, 15,761.52 and 3,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.68, 15,761.52 and 3,582 is: 5,373

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.68 : 15,761.52 = 3,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.68/15,761.52 = 3,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.68x = 15,761.52 × 3,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.68x = 56,457,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,457,764.64/10,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373

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