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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,515.88, 15,774.68 and 3,495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,515.88, 15,774.68 and 3,495.64 is: 5,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,515.88 : 15,774.68 = 3,495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,515.88/15,774.68 = 3,495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,515.88x = 15,774.68 × 3,495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,515.88x = 55,142,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142,602.40/10,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,243.75

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