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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.30, 15,939.05 and 3,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.30, 15,939.05 and 3,510.96 is: 5,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.30 : 15,939.05 = 3,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.30/15,939.05 = 3,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.30x = 15,939.05 × 3,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.30x = 55,961,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961,366.99/10,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.32

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