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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.93, 15,780.96 and 3,501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.93, 15,780.96 and 3,501.06 is: 5,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.93 : 15,780.96 = 3,501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.93/15,780.96 = 3,501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.93x = 15,780.96 × 3,501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.93x = 55,250,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250,087.82/10,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.45

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