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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,603.55, 15,901.28 and 3,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,603.55, 15,901.28 and 3,486.13 is: 5,227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,603.55 : 15,901.28 = 3,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,603.55/15,901.28 = 3,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,603.55x = 15,901.28 × 3,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,603.55x = 55,433,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433,872.06/10,603.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.86

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