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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.04, 15,701.88 and 3,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.04, 15,701.88 and 3,541.52 is: 5,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.04 : 15,701.88 = 3,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.04/15,701.88 = 3,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.04x = 15,701.88 × 3,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.04x = 55,608,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,608,522.06/10,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.74

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