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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.96, 15,802.34 and 3,138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.96, 15,802.34 and 3,138.68 is: 4,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.96 : 15,802.34 = 3,138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.96/15,802.34 = 3,138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.96x = 15,802.34 × 3,138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.96x = 49,598,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,598,488.51/10,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.44

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