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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.31, 15,226.02 and 3,488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.31, 15,226.02 and 3,488.03 is: 5,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.31 : 15,226.02 = 3,488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.31/15,226.02 = 3,488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.31x = 15,226.02 × 3,488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.31x = 53,108,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,108,814.54/10,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.21

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