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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.11, 15,791.49 and 3,955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.11, 15,791.49 and 3,955.15 is: 5,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.11 : 15,791.49 = 3,955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.11/15,791.49 = 3,955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.11x = 15,791.49 × 3,955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.11x = 62,457,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457,711.67/10,529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.91

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