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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.65, 16,388.60 and 3,526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.65, 16,388.60 and 3,526.65 is: 5,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.65 : 16,388.60 = 3,526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.65/16,388.60 = 3,526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.65x = 16,388.60 × 3,526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.65x = 57,796,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796,838.56/10,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.50

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