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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.51, 15,146.93 and 3,435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.51, 15,146.93 and 3,435.78 is: 5,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.51 : 15,146.93 = 3,435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.51/15,146.93 = 3,435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.51x = 15,146.93 × 3,435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.51x = 52,041,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,041,519.16/10,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.82

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