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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,454.63, 15,684.37 and 3,529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,454.63, 15,684.37 and 3,529.13 is: 5,294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,454.63 : 15,684.37 = 3,529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,454.63/15,684.37 = 3,529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,454.63x = 15,684.37 × 3,529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,454.63x = 55,352,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,352,093.45/10,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.51

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