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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.22, 15,162.54 and 3,534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.22, 15,162.54 and 3,534.84 is: 5,301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.22 : 15,162.54 = 3,534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.22/15,162.54 = 3,534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.22x = 15,162.54 × 3,534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.22x = 53,597,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597,152.89/10,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.81

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