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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.24, 15,691.38 and 3,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.24, 15,691.38 and 3,535.80 is: 5,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.24 : 15,691.38 = 3,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.24/15,691.38 = 3,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.24x = 15,691.38 × 3,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.24x = 55,481,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481,581.40/10,461.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.54

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