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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.40, 15,164.55 and 3,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.40, 15,164.55 and 3,445.80 is: 5,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.40 : 15,164.55 = 3,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.40/15,164.55 = 3,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.40x = 15,164.55 × 3,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.40x = 52,254,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,254,006.39/10,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.85

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