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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.22, 15,168.45 and 3,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.22, 15,168.45 and 3,537.26 is: 5,306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.22 : 15,168.45 = 3,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.22/15,168.45 = 3,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.22x = 15,168.45 × 3,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.22x = 53,654,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,654,751.45/10,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.46

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