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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529, 15,793.50 and 3,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529, 15,793.50 and 3,233 is: 4,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529 : 15,793.50 = 3,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529/15,793.50 = 3,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529x = 15,793.50 × 3,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529x = 51,060,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,060,385.50/10,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.50

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