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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.27, 15,767.91 and 3,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.27, 15,767.91 and 3,489.80 is: 5,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.27 : 15,767.91 = 3,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.27/15,767.91 = 3,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.27x = 15,767.91 × 3,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.27x = 55,026,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,026,852.32/10,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.03

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