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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.70, 15,826.89 and 3,627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.70, 15,826.89 and 3,627.74 is: 5,440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.70 : 15,826.89 = 3,627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.70/15,826.89 = 3,627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.70x = 15,826.89 × 3,627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.70x = 57,415,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,415,841.93/10,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.87

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