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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.64, 15,826.59 and 3,154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.64, 15,826.59 and 3,154.55 is: 4,732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.64 : 15,826.59 = 3,154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.64/15,826.59 = 3,154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.64x = 15,826.59 × 3,154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.64x = 49,925,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925,690.35/10,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.45

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