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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.09, 15,145.68 and 3,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.09, 15,145.68 and 3,523.30 is: 5,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.09 : 15,145.68 = 3,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.09/15,145.68 = 3,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.09x = 15,145.68 × 3,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.09x = 53,362,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362,749.69/10,097.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.96

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