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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.67, 15,159.44 and 3,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.67, 15,159.44 and 3,527.84 is: 5,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.67 : 15,159.44 = 3,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.67/15,159.44 = 3,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.67x = 15,159.44 × 3,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.67x = 53,480,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,480,078.81/10,101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.18

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