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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.74, 15,828.54 and 3,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.74, 15,828.54 and 3,157.26 is: 4,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.74 : 15,828.54 = 3,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.74/15,828.54 = 3,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.74x = 15,828.54 × 3,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.74x = 49,974,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,816.20/10,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.72

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