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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.58, 15,164.42 and 3,531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.58, 15,164.42 and 3,531.15 is: 5,296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.58 : 15,164.42 = 3,531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.58/15,164.42 = 3,531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.58x = 15,164.42 × 3,531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.58x = 53,547,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,841.68/10,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.74

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