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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.58, 15,162.92 and 3,530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.58, 15,162.92 and 3,530.15 is: 5,295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.58 : 15,162.92 = 3,530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.58/15,162.92 = 3,530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.58x = 15,162.92 × 3,530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.58x = 53,527,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527,382.04/10,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.24

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