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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.67, 15,796.78 and 3,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.67, 15,796.78 and 3,134.72 is: 4,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.67 : 15,796.78 = 3,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.67/15,796.78 = 3,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.67x = 15,796.78 × 3,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.67x = 49,518,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518,513.86/10,529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.76

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