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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.44, 15,144.96 and 3,519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.44, 15,144.96 and 3,519.68 is: 5,280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.44 : 15,144.96 = 3,519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.44/15,144.96 = 3,519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.44x = 15,144.96 × 3,519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.44x = 53,305,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,305,412.81/10,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.15

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