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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.94, 15,162.57 and 3,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.94, 15,162.57 and 3,533.34 is: 5,300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.94 : 15,162.57 = 3,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.94/15,162.57 = 3,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.94x = 15,162.57 × 3,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.94x = 53,574,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574,515.08/10,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.77

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