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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.98, 15,781.52 and 3,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.98, 15,781.52 and 3,125.50 is: 4,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.98 : 15,781.52 = 3,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.98/15,781.52 = 3,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.98x = 15,781.52 × 3,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.98x = 49,325,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,325,109.12/10,520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.26

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