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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.34, 15,152.82 and 3,527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.34, 15,152.82 and 3,527.38 is: 5,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.34 : 15,152.82 = 3,527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.34/15,152.82 = 3,527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.34x = 15,152.82 × 3,527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.34x = 53,449,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449,754.21/10,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.35

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