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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.56, 15,855.34 and 3,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.56, 15,855.34 and 3,552.36 is: 5,324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.56 : 15,855.34 = 3,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.56/15,855.34 = 3,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.56x = 15,855.34 × 3,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.56x = 56,323,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,323,875.60/10,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.85

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