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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.08, 15,157.32 and 3,531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.08, 15,157.32 and 3,531.72 is: 5,298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.08 : 15,157.32 = 3,531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.08/15,157.32 = 3,531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.08x = 15,157.32 × 3,531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.08x = 53,531,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,531,410.19/10,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,298.00

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