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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.56, 15,226.40 and 3,488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.56, 15,226.40 and 3,488.28 is: 5,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.56 : 15,226.40 = 3,488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.56/15,226.40 = 3,488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.56x = 15,226.40 × 3,488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.56x = 53,113,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,929.15/10,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.58

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