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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.68, 15,812.40 and 3,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.68, 15,812.40 and 3,614.72 is: 5,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.68 : 15,812.40 = 3,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.68/15,812.40 = 3,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.68x = 15,812.40 × 3,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.68x = 57,157,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157,398.53/10,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.07

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