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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.76, 15,813.30 and 3,523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.76, 15,813.30 and 3,523.27 is: 5,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.76 : 15,813.30 = 3,523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.76/15,813.30 = 3,523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.76x = 15,813.30 × 3,523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.76x = 55,714,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,714,525.49/10,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.12

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