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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.04, 15,832.56 and 3,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.04, 15,832.56 and 3,629 is: 5,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.04 : 15,832.56 = 3,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.04/15,832.56 = 3,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.04x = 15,832.56 × 3,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.04x = 57,456,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,360.24/10,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.50

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