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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.73, 15,794.44 and 3,134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.73, 15,794.44 and 3,134.23 is: 4,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.73 : 15,794.44 = 3,134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.73/15,794.44 = 3,134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.73x = 15,794.44 × 3,134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.73x = 49,503,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,503,313.04/10,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.29

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