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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.04, 15,802.78 and 3,517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.04, 15,802.78 and 3,517.96 is: 5,277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.04 : 15,802.78 = 3,517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.04/15,802.78 = 3,517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.04x = 15,802.78 × 3,517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.04x = 55,593,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,547.93/10,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.01

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