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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.80, 15,688.20 and 3,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.80, 15,688.20 and 3,533.20 is: 5,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.80 : 15,688.20 = 3,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.80/15,688.20 = 3,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.80x = 15,688.20 × 3,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.80x = 55,429,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429,548.24/10,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.80

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