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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.93, 15,865.73 and 3,556.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.93, 15,865.73 and 3,556.63 is: 5,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.93 : 15,865.73 = 3,556.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.93/15,865.73 = 3,556.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.93x = 15,865.73 × 3,556.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.93x = 56,428,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,428,531.29/10,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.56

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