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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.73, 15,854.88 and 3,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.73, 15,854.88 and 3,550.46 is: 5,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.73 : 15,854.88 = 3,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.73/15,854.88 = 3,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.73x = 15,854.88 × 3,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.73x = 56,292,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,292,117.24/10,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.28

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