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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.58, 15,155.39 and 3,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.58, 15,155.39 and 3,529.76 is: 5,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.58 : 15,155.39 = 3,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.58/15,155.39 = 3,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.58x = 15,155.39 × 3,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.58x = 53,494,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494,942.74/10,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.65

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