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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.53, 15,320.97 and 3,549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.53, 15,320.97 and 3,549.24 is: 5,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.53 : 15,320.97 = 3,549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.53/15,320.97 = 3,549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.53x = 15,320.97 × 3,549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.53x = 54,377,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377,799.56/10,212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.62

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