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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.38, 15,848.45 and 3,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.38, 15,848.45 and 3,546.68 is: 5,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.38 : 15,848.45 = 3,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.38/15,848.45 = 3,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.38x = 15,848.45 × 3,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.38x = 56,209,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,209,301.40/10,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.64

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