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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,542.89, 15,812.51 and 3,617.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,542.89, 15,812.51 and 3,617.39 is: 5,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,542.89 : 15,812.51 = 3,617.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,542.89/15,812.51 = 3,617.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,542.89x = 15,812.51 × 3,617.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,542.89x = 57,199,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,918.40/10,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.45

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