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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,113.82, 15,177.49 and 3,540.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,113.82, 15,177.49 and 3,540.01 is: 5,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,113.82 : 15,177.49 = 3,540.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,113.82/15,177.49 = 3,540.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,113.82x = 15,177.49 × 3,540.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,113.82x = 53,728,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,728,466.37/10,113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.38

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