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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.76, 15,147.66 and 3,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.76, 15,147.66 and 3,523 is: 5,285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.76 : 15,147.66 = 3,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.76/15,147.66 = 3,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.76x = 15,147.66 × 3,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.76x = 53,365,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365,206.18/10,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.38

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