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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.75, 15,161.69 and 3,446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.75, 15,161.69 and 3,446.09 is: 5,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.75 : 15,161.69 = 3,446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.75/15,161.69 = 3,446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.75x = 15,161.69 × 3,446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.75x = 52,248,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,248,548.29/10,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.14

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