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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.37, 15,157.47 and 3,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.37, 15,157.47 and 3,533.28 is: 5,296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.37 : 15,157.47 = 3,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.37/15,157.47 = 3,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.37x = 15,157.47 × 3,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.37x = 53,555,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,585.60/10,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.57

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