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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.65, 15,928.48 and 3,502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.65, 15,928.48 and 3,502.29 is: 5,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.65 : 15,928.48 = 3,502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.65/15,928.48 = 3,502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.65x = 15,928.48 × 3,502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.65x = 55,786,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,786,220.33/10,617.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.10

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