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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.79, 15,158.14 and 3,531.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.79, 15,158.14 and 3,531.83 is: 5,297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.79 : 15,158.14 = 3,531.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.79/15,158.14 = 3,531.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.79x = 15,158.14 × 3,531.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.79x = 53,535,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535,888.98/10,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.55

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