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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.27, 15,158.82 and 3,527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.27, 15,158.82 and 3,527.45 is: 5,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.27 : 15,158.82 = 3,527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.27/15,158.82 = 3,527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.27x = 15,158.82 × 3,527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.27x = 53,471,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471,961.97/10,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.59

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