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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.53, 15,540.83 and 3,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.53, 15,540.83 and 3,695.52 is: 5,543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.53 : 15,540.83 = 3,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.53/15,540.83 = 3,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.53x = 15,540.83 × 3,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.53x = 57,431,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,431,501.74/10,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.83

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