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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.09, 15,222.78 and 3,485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.09, 15,222.78 and 3,485.04 is: 5,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.09 : 15,222.78 = 3,485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.09/15,222.78 = 3,485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.09x = 15,222.78 × 3,485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.09x = 53,051,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,051,997.21/10,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.27

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