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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.50, 15,156.42 and 3,533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.50, 15,156.42 and 3,533.56 is: 5,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.50 : 15,156.42 = 3,533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.50/15,156.42 = 3,533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.50x = 15,156.42 × 3,533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.50x = 53,556,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,556,119.46/10,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.70

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