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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.02, 15,152.56 and 3,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.02, 15,152.56 and 3,526.26 is: 5,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.02 : 15,152.56 = 3,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.02/15,152.56 = 3,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.02x = 15,152.56 × 3,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.02x = 53,431,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,431,866.23/10,100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.27

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