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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.76, 15,840.28 and 3,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.76, 15,840.28 and 3,541.32 is: 5,310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.76 : 15,840.28 = 3,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.76/15,840.28 = 3,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.76x = 15,840.28 × 3,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.76x = 56,095,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,095,500.37/10,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.18

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