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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.62, 15,165.37 and 3,531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.62, 15,165.37 and 3,531.82 is: 5,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.62 : 15,165.37 = 3,531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.62/15,165.37 = 3,531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.62x = 15,165.37 × 3,531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.62x = 53,561,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561,281.25/10,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.15

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