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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.56, 15,795.12 and 3,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.56, 15,795.12 and 3,604 is: 5,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.56 : 15,795.12 = 3,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.56/15,795.12 = 3,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.56x = 15,795.12 × 3,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.56x = 56,925,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925,612.48/10,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.27

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