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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.04, 15,664.14 and 3,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.04, 15,664.14 and 3,517.08 is: 5,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.04 : 15,664.14 = 3,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.04/15,664.14 = 3,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.04x = 15,664.14 × 3,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.04x = 55,092,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,092,033.51/10,442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.98

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