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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.25, 15,826.91 and 3,528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.25, 15,826.91 and 3,528.17 is: 5,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.25 : 15,826.91 = 3,528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.25/15,826.91 = 3,528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.25x = 15,826.91 × 3,528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.25x = 55,840,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,840,050.98/10,550.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.77

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