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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.32, 15,688.98 and 3,533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.32, 15,688.98 and 3,533.82 is: 5,300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.32 : 15,688.98 = 3,533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.32/15,688.98 = 3,533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.32x = 15,688.98 × 3,533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.32x = 55,442,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442,031.30/10,459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.73

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