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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.56, 15,159.78 and 3,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.56, 15,159.78 and 3,533.52 is: 5,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.56 : 15,159.78 = 3,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.56/15,159.78 = 3,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.56x = 15,159.78 × 3,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.56x = 53,567,385.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567,385.83/10,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.21

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