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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.07, 15,802.35 and 3,515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.07, 15,802.35 and 3,515.44 is: 5,272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.07 : 15,802.35 = 3,515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.07/15,802.35 = 3,515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.07x = 15,802.35 × 3,515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.07x = 55,552,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,213.28/10,536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.57

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