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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.88, 15,701.82 and 3,542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.88, 15,701.82 and 3,542.38 is: 5,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.88 : 15,701.82 = 3,542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.88/15,701.82 = 3,542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.88x = 15,701.82 × 3,542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.88x = 55,621,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621,813.13/10,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.57

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