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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.08, 15,845.40 and 3,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.08, 15,845.40 and 3,544.68 is: 5,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.08 : 15,845.40 = 3,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.08/15,845.40 = 3,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.08x = 15,845.40 × 3,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.08x = 56,166,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,166,872.47/10,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.27

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