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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.73, 15,171.38 and 3,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.73, 15,171.38 and 3,541.38 is: 5,311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.73 : 15,171.38 = 3,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.73/15,171.38 = 3,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.73x = 15,171.38 × 3,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.73x = 53,727,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,727,621.70/10,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.82

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