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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.76, 15,816.30 and 3,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.76, 15,816.30 and 3,525.27 is: 5,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.76 : 15,816.30 = 3,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.76/15,816.30 = 3,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.76x = 15,816.30 × 3,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.76x = 55,756,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756,727.90/10,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.12

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