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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.92, 15,817.08 and 3,524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.92, 15,817.08 and 3,524.85 is: 5,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.92 : 15,817.08 = 3,524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.92/15,817.08 = 3,524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.92x = 15,817.08 × 3,524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.92x = 55,752,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,834.44/10,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.68

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