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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.63, 15,853.27 and 3,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.63, 15,853.27 and 3,548.32 is: 5,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.63 : 15,853.27 = 3,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.63/15,853.27 = 3,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.63x = 15,853.27 × 3,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.63x = 56,252,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252,516.84/10,567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.10

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