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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.44, 15,143.64 and 3,520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.44, 15,143.64 and 3,520.84 is: 5,281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.44 : 15,143.64 = 3,520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.44/15,143.64 = 3,520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.44x = 15,143.64 × 3,520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.44x = 53,318,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,318,333.46/10,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.95

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