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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.81, 15,823.02 and 3,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.81, 15,823.02 and 3,529.02 is: 5,292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.81 : 15,823.02 = 3,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.81/15,823.02 = 3,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.81x = 15,823.02 × 3,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.81x = 55,839,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839,681.47/10,550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.46

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