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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.12, 15,664.72 and 3,522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.12, 15,664.72 and 3,522.48 is: 5,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.12 : 15,664.72 = 3,522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.12/15,664.72 = 3,522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.12x = 15,664.72 × 3,522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.12x = 55,178,662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178,662.91/10,443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.73

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