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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.76, 15,164.40 and 3,536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.76, 15,164.40 and 3,536.84 is: 5,307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.76 : 15,164.40 = 3,536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.76/15,164.40 = 3,536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.76x = 15,164.40 × 3,536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.76x = 53,634,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,634,056.50/10,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.28

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