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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.10, 15,784.47 and 3,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.10, 15,784.47 and 3,953.52 is: 5,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.10 : 15,784.47 = 3,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.10/15,784.47 = 3,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.10x = 15,784.47 × 3,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.10x = 62,404,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404,217.83/10,529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.83

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