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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.14, 15,167.52 and 3,535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.14, 15,167.52 and 3,535.02 is: 5,302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.14 : 15,167.52 = 3,535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.14/15,167.52 = 3,535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.14x = 15,167.52 × 3,535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.14x = 53,617,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,486.55/10,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.81

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