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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.67, 15,143.57 and 3,521.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.67, 15,143.57 and 3,521.83 is: 5,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.67 : 15,143.57 = 3,521.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.67/15,143.57 = 3,521.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.67x = 15,143.57 × 3,521.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.67x = 53,333,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,333,079.13/10,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.77

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