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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.73, 15,786.68 and 3,504.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.73, 15,786.68 and 3,504.86 is: 5,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.73 : 15,786.68 = 3,504.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.73/15,786.68 = 3,504.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.73x = 15,786.68 × 3,504.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.73x = 55,330,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,330,098.88/10,526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.15

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