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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.84, 15,335.39 and 3,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.84, 15,335.39 and 3,562.52 is: 5,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.84 : 15,335.39 = 3,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.84/15,335.39 = 3,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.84x = 15,335.39 × 3,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.84x = 54,632,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632,617.11/10,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.08

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