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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.93, 15,862.73 and 3,554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.93, 15,862.73 and 3,554.63 is: 5,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.93 : 15,862.73 = 3,554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.93/15,862.73 = 3,554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.93x = 15,862.73 × 3,554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.93x = 56,386,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,386,118.17/10,573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.56

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