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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.64, 15,710.05 and 3,548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.64, 15,710.05 and 3,548.14 is: 5,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.64 : 15,710.05 = 3,548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.64/15,710.05 = 3,548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.64x = 15,710.05 × 3,548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.64x = 55,741,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741,456.81/10,473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.07

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