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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.16, 15,781.74 and 3,497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.16, 15,781.74 and 3,497.86 is: 5,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.16 : 15,781.74 = 3,497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.16/15,781.74 = 3,497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.16x = 15,781.74 × 3,497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.16x = 55,202,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,202,317.08/10,520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.29

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