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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.62, 15,166.87 and 3,532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.62, 15,166.87 and 3,532.82 is: 5,301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.62 : 15,166.87 = 3,532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.62/15,166.87 = 3,532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.62x = 15,166.87 × 3,532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.62x = 53,581,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581,821.67/10,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.66

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