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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.73, 15,156.24 and 3,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.73, 15,156.24 and 3,528.88 is: 5,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.73 : 15,156.24 = 3,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.73/15,156.24 = 3,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.73x = 15,156.24 × 3,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.73x = 53,484,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,484,552.21/10,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.59

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