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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.79, 15,822.82 and 3,529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.79, 15,822.82 and 3,529.65 is: 5,291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.79 : 15,822.82 = 3,529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.79/15,822.82 = 3,529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.79x = 15,822.82 × 3,529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.79x = 55,849,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849,016.61/10,553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.84

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