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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.25, 15,160.94 and 3,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.25, 15,160.94 and 3,445.59 is: 5,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.25 : 15,160.94 = 3,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.25/15,160.94 = 3,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.25x = 15,160.94 × 3,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.25x = 52,238,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,238,383.25/10,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.39

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