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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.10, 15,786.93 and 3,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.10, 15,786.93 and 3,027.36 is: 4,541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.10 : 15,786.93 = 3,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.10/15,786.93 = 3,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.10x = 15,786.93 × 3,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.10x = 47,792,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,792,649.85/10,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.26

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