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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.72, 15,946.26 and 3,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.72, 15,946.26 and 3,511.80 is: 5,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.72 : 15,946.26 = 3,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.72/15,946.26 = 3,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.72x = 15,946.26 × 3,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.72x = 56,000,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,000,075.87/10,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.26

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