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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.44, 15,158.22 and 3,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.44, 15,158.22 and 3,531.60 is: 5,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.44 : 15,158.22 = 3,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.44/15,158.22 = 3,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.44x = 15,158.22 × 3,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.44x = 53,532,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,532,769.75/10,105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.42

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