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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,620.82, 15,926.63 and 3,503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,620.82, 15,926.63 and 3,503.05 is: 5,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,620.82 : 15,926.63 = 3,503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,620.82/15,926.63 = 3,503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,620.82x = 15,926.63 × 3,503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,620.82x = 55,791,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,791,723.89/10,620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.05

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