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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.04, 15,794.64 and 3,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.04, 15,794.64 and 3,604.08 is: 5,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.04 : 15,794.64 = 3,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.04/15,794.64 = 3,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.04x = 15,794.64 × 3,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.04x = 56,925,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925,146.13/10,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.49

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