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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.86, 15,801.26 and 3,515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.86, 15,801.26 and 3,515.55 is: 5,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.86 : 15,801.26 = 3,515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.86/15,801.26 = 3,515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.86x = 15,801.26 × 3,515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.86x = 55,550,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,550,102.02/10,536.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.98

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