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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.85, 15,158.70 and 3,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.85, 15,158.70 and 3,530.52 is: 5,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.85 : 15,158.70 = 3,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.85/15,158.70 = 3,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.85x = 15,158.70 × 3,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.85x = 53,518,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,093.52/10,108.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.18

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