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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.41, 15,157.26 and 3,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.41, 15,157.26 and 3,532 is: 5,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.41 : 15,157.26 = 3,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.41/15,157.26 = 3,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.41x = 15,157.26 × 3,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.41x = 53,535,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535,442.32/10,109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.61

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