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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.76, 15,820.80 and 3,528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.76, 15,820.80 and 3,528.27 is: 5,290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.76 : 15,820.80 = 3,528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.76/15,820.80 = 3,528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.76x = 15,820.80 × 3,528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.76x = 55,820,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,054.02/10,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.62

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