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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.61, 15,787.74 and 3,952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.61, 15,787.74 and 3,952.65 is: 5,928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.61 : 15,787.74 = 3,952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.61/15,787.74 = 3,952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.61x = 15,787.74 × 3,952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.61x = 62,403,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403,410.51/10,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.16

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