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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.48, 15,575.92 and 3,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.48, 15,575.92 and 3,457.52 is: 5,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.48 : 15,575.92 = 3,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.48/15,575.92 = 3,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.48x = 15,575.92 × 3,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.48x = 53,854,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,854,054.92/10,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.01

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