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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.33, 15,792.08 and 3,506.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.33, 15,792.08 and 3,506.33 is: 5,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.33 : 15,792.08 = 3,506.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.33/15,792.08 = 3,506.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.33x = 15,792.08 × 3,506.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.33x = 55,372,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,372,147.37/10,526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.35

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