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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.36, 15,848.55 and 3,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.36, 15,848.55 and 3,544.06 is: 5,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.36 : 15,848.55 = 3,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.36/15,848.55 = 3,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.36x = 15,848.55 × 3,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.36x = 56,168,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,168,212.11/10,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.27

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