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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.98, 15,779.91 and 3,596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.98, 15,779.91 and 3,596.74 is: 5,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.98 : 15,779.91 = 3,596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.98/15,779.91 = 3,596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.98x = 15,779.91 × 3,596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.98x = 56,756,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756,233.49/10,526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.50

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