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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.84, 15,152.07 and 3,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.84, 15,152.07 and 3,526.88 is: 5,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.84 : 15,152.07 = 3,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.84/15,152.07 = 3,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.84x = 15,152.07 × 3,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.84x = 53,439,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439,532.64/10,100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.60

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