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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,113.50, 15,170.25 and 3,541.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,113.50, 15,170.25 and 3,541.57 is: 5,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,113.50 : 15,170.25 = 3,541.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,113.50/15,170.25 = 3,541.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,113.50x = 15,170.25 × 3,541.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,113.50x = 53,726,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,726,464.37/10,113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.35

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