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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.59, 15,151.70 and 3,526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.59, 15,151.70 and 3,526.63 is: 5,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.59 : 15,151.70 = 3,526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.59/15,151.70 = 3,526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.59x = 15,151.70 × 3,526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.59x = 53,434,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,434,439.77/10,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.23

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