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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.52, 15,325.85 and 3,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.52, 15,325.85 and 3,555.54 is: 5,333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.52 : 15,325.85 = 3,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.52/15,325.85 = 3,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.52x = 15,325.85 × 3,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.52x = 54,491,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491,672.71/10,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.16

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