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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.16, 15,197.03 and 3,465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.16, 15,197.03 and 3,465.09 is: 5,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.16 : 15,197.03 = 3,465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.16/15,197.03 = 3,465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.16x = 15,197.03 × 3,465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.16x = 52,659,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659,059.36/10,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.25

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