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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.08, 15,828.87 and 3,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.08, 15,828.87 and 3,155.94 is: 4,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.08 : 15,828.87 = 3,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.08/15,828.87 = 3,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.08x = 15,828.87 × 3,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.08x = 49,954,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,954,963.99/10,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.13

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