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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.80, 15,150.60 and 3,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.80, 15,150.60 and 3,529.20 is: 5,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.80 : 15,150.60 = 3,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.80/15,150.60 = 3,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.80x = 15,150.60 × 3,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.80x = 53,469,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469,497.52/10,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.54

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