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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.59, 15,946.80 and 3,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.59, 15,946.80 and 3,235.10 is: 4,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.59 : 15,946.80 = 3,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.59/15,946.80 = 3,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.59x = 15,946.80 × 3,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.59x = 51,589,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,589,412.95/10,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.38

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