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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.64, 15,656.05 and 3,512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.64, 15,656.05 and 3,512.14 is: 5,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.64 : 15,656.05 = 3,512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.64/15,656.05 = 3,512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.64x = 15,656.05 × 3,512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.64x = 54,986,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,986,239.45/10,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.07

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