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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,926, 16,387.61 and 3,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,926, 16,387.61 and 3,529.69 is: 5,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,926 : 16,387.61 = 3,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,926/16,387.61 = 3,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,926x = 16,387.61 × 3,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,926x = 57,843,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,843,165.49/10,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.08

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