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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.37, 15,162.03 and 3,536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.37, 15,162.03 and 3,536.22 is: 5,303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.37 : 15,162.03 = 3,536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.37/15,162.03 = 3,536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.37x = 15,162.03 × 3,536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.37x = 53,616,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,616,273.73/10,109.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.62

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