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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.46, 15,165.61 and 3,534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.46, 15,165.61 and 3,534.15 is: 5,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.46 : 15,165.61 = 3,534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.46/15,165.61 = 3,534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.46x = 15,165.61 × 3,534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.46x = 53,597,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597,601.87/10,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.73

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