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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.34, 15,933.93 and 3,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.34, 15,933.93 and 3,507.76 is: 5,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.34 : 15,933.93 = 3,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.34/15,933.93 = 3,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.34x = 15,933.93 × 3,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.34x = 55,892,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,402.30/10,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.28

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