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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.61, 15,827.54 and 3,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.61, 15,827.54 and 3,528.45 is: 5,293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.61 : 15,827.54 = 3,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.61/15,827.54 = 3,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.61x = 15,827.54 × 3,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.61x = 55,846,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,846,665.87/10,550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.22

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