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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.24, 15,142.73 and 3,521.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.24, 15,142.73 and 3,521.41 is: 5,282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.24 : 15,142.73 = 3,521.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.24/15,142.73 = 3,521.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.24x = 15,142.73 × 3,521.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.24x = 53,323,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,323,760.85/10,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.07

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