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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.79, 15,825.35 and 3,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.79, 15,825.35 and 3,154.76 is: 4,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.79 : 15,825.35 = 3,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.79/15,825.35 = 3,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.79x = 15,825.35 × 3,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.79x = 49,925,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925,086.27/10,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.99

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