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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.82, 15,673.89 and 3,522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.82, 15,673.89 and 3,522.86 is: 5,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.82 : 15,673.89 = 3,522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.82/15,673.89 = 3,522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.82x = 15,673.89 × 3,522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.82x = 55,216,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,216,920.13/10,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.02

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