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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.99, 15,773.38 and 3,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.99, 15,773.38 and 3,501.12 is: 5,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.99 : 15,773.38 = 3,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.99/15,773.38 = 3,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.99x = 15,773.38 × 3,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.99x = 55,224,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224,559.71/10,522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.99

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