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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.94, 15,144.96 and 3,521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.94, 15,144.96 and 3,521.22 is: 5,282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.94 : 15,144.96 = 3,521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.94/15,144.96 = 3,521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.94x = 15,144.96 × 3,521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.94x = 53,328,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,328,736.05/10,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.72

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