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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,118.83, 15,184.98 and 3,545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,118.83, 15,184.98 and 3,545.01 is: 5,319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,118.83 : 15,184.98 = 3,545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,118.83/15,184.98 = 3,545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,118.83x = 15,184.98 × 3,545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,118.83x = 53,830,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,830,830.02/10,118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.87

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