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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,528.44, 15,795.24 and 3,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,528.44, 15,795.24 and 3,955 is: 5,933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,528.44 : 15,795.24 = 3,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,528.44/15,795.24 = 3,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,528.44x = 15,795.24 × 3,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,528.44x = 62,470,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,174.20/10,528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.47

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