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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.68, 15,159.72 and 3,534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.68, 15,159.72 and 3,534.16 is: 5,301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.68 : 15,159.72 = 3,534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.68/15,159.72 = 3,534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.68x = 15,159.72 × 3,534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.68x = 53,576,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,576,876.04/10,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.66

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