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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.06, 15,732.09 and 3,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.06, 15,732.09 and 3,562.56 is: 5,343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.06 : 15,732.09 = 3,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.06/15,732.09 = 3,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.06x = 15,732.09 × 3,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.06x = 56,046,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046,514.55/10,488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.84

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