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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.41, 15,146.78 and 3,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.41, 15,146.78 and 3,525 is: 5,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.41 : 15,146.78 = 3,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.41/15,146.78 = 3,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.41x = 15,146.78 × 3,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.41x = 53,392,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392,381.88/10,102.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.11

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