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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,538.86, 15,802.98 and 3,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,538.86, 15,802.98 and 3,516.44 is: 5,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,538.86 : 15,802.98 = 3,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,538.86/15,802.98 = 3,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,538.86x = 15,802.98 × 3,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,538.86x = 55,570,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,570,230.99/10,538.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.89

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