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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.65, 15,802.76 and 3,138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.65, 15,802.76 and 3,138.71 is: 4,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.65 : 15,802.76 = 3,138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.65/15,802.76 = 3,138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.65x = 15,802.76 × 3,138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.65x = 49,600,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600,192.02/10,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.74

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