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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.06, 15,825.86 and 3,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.06, 15,825.86 and 3,154.12 is: 4,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.06 : 15,825.86 = 3,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.06/15,825.86 = 3,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.06x = 15,825.86 × 3,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.06x = 49,916,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,916,661.54/10,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.86

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