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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.64, 15,160.77 and 3,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.64, 15,160.77 and 3,530.52 is: 5,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.64 : 15,160.77 = 3,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.64/15,160.77 = 3,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.64x = 15,160.77 × 3,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.64x = 53,525,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525,401.70/10,106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.06

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