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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.08, 15,225.12 and 3,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.08, 15,225.12 and 3,486.48 is: 5,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.08 : 15,225.12 = 3,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.08/15,225.12 = 3,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.08x = 15,225.12 × 3,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.08x = 53,082,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082,076.38/10,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.72

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