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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.98, 15,797.97 and 3,518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.98, 15,797.97 and 3,518.35 is: 5,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.98 : 15,797.97 = 3,518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.98/15,797.97 = 3,518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.98x = 15,797.97 × 3,518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.98x = 55,582,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582,708.76/10,539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.51

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