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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.04, 15,783.33 and 3,126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.04, 15,783.33 and 3,126.82 is: 4,689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.04 : 15,783.33 = 3,126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.04/15,783.33 = 3,126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.04x = 15,783.33 × 3,126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.04x = 49,351,631.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,351,631.91/10,524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.42

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