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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.83, 15,838.25 and 3,537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.83, 15,838.25 and 3,537.54 is: 5,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.83 : 15,838.25 = 3,537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.83/15,838.25 = 3,537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.83x = 15,838.25 × 3,537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.83x = 56,028,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,028,425.22/10,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.31

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