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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.04, 15,793.79 and 3,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.04, 15,793.79 and 3,511.96 is: 5,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.04 : 15,793.79 = 3,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.04/15,793.79 = 3,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.04x = 15,793.79 × 3,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.04x = 55,467,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,467,101.68/10,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.01

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