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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.82, 15,670.89 and 3,520.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.82, 15,670.89 and 3,520.86 is: 5,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.82 : 15,670.89 = 3,520.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.82/15,670.89 = 3,520.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.82x = 15,670.89 × 3,520.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.82x = 55,175,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175,009.77/10,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.02

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