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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.57, 15,917.54 and 3,492.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.57, 15,917.54 and 3,492.59 is: 5,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.57 : 15,917.54 = 3,492.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.57/15,917.54 = 3,492.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.57x = 15,917.54 × 3,492.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.57x = 55,593,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,343.98/10,610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.43

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