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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.82, 15,145.24 and 3,521.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.82, 15,145.24 and 3,521.42 is: 5,282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.82 : 15,145.24 = 3,521.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.82/15,145.24 = 3,521.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.82x = 15,145.24 × 3,521.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.82x = 53,332,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332,751.04/10,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.13

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