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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.66, 15,167.72 and 3,448.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.66, 15,167.72 and 3,448.15 is: 5,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.66 : 15,167.72 = 3,448.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.66/15,167.72 = 3,448.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.66x = 15,167.72 × 3,448.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.66x = 52,300,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300,556.48/10,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.30

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