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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.92, 15,157.25 and 3,528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.92, 15,157.25 and 3,528.56 is: 5,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.92 : 15,157.25 = 3,528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.92/15,157.25 = 3,528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.92x = 15,157.25 × 3,528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.92x = 53,483,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,483,266.06/10,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.32

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