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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.60, 15,710.40 and 3,548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.60, 15,710.40 and 3,548.16 is: 5,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.60 : 15,710.40 = 3,548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.60/15,710.40 = 3,548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.60x = 15,710.40 × 3,548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.60x = 55,743,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,743,012.86/10,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.24

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