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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.64, 15,791.52 and 3,504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.64, 15,791.52 and 3,504.36 is: 5,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.64 : 15,791.52 = 3,504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.64/15,791.52 = 3,504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.64x = 15,791.52 × 3,504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.64x = 55,339,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,339,171.03/10,526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.06

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