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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.58, 15,826.62 and 3,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.58, 15,826.62 and 3,154.44 is: 4,731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.58 : 15,826.62 = 3,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.58/15,826.62 = 3,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.58x = 15,826.62 × 3,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.58x = 49,924,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,924,123.19/10,550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.88

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