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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.62, 15,834.12 and 3,536.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.62, 15,834.12 and 3,536.37 is: 5,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.62 : 15,834.12 = 3,536.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.62/15,834.12 = 3,536.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.62x = 15,834.12 × 3,536.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.62x = 55,995,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,995,306.94/10,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.79

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