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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.33, 15,154.02 and 3,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.33, 15,154.02 and 3,525.75 is: 5,289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.33 : 15,154.02 = 3,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.33/15,154.02 = 3,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.33x = 15,154.02 × 3,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.33x = 53,429,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429,286.02/10,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.33

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