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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.57, 15,221.95 and 3,485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.57, 15,221.95 and 3,485.82 is: 5,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.57 : 15,221.95 = 3,485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.57/15,221.95 = 3,485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.57x = 15,221.95 × 3,485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.57x = 53,060,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,060,977.75/10,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.39

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