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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.58, 15,156.92 and 3,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.58, 15,156.92 and 3,526.15 is: 5,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.58 : 15,156.92 = 3,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.58/15,156.92 = 3,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.58x = 15,156.92 × 3,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.58x = 53,445,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445,544.38/10,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.24

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