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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.52, 15,924.48 and 5,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.52, 15,924.48 and 5,089.76 is: 7,623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.52 : 15,924.48 = 5,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.52/15,924.48 = 5,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.52x = 15,924.48 × 5,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.52x = 81,051,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,051,781.32/10,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.01

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