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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.64, 15,158.49 and 3,531.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.64, 15,158.49 and 3,531.83 is: 5,297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.64 : 15,158.49 = 3,531.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.64/15,158.49 = 3,531.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.64x = 15,158.49 × 3,531.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.64x = 53,537,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,209.74/10,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.76

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