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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.16, 15,226.99 and 3,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.16, 15,226.99 and 3,486.34 is: 5,230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.16 : 15,226.99 = 3,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.16/15,226.99 = 3,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.16x = 15,226.99 × 3,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.16x = 53,086,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086,446.88/10,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.11

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