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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.07, 15,235.75 and 3,497.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.07, 15,235.75 and 3,497.23 is: 5,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.07 : 15,235.75 = 3,497.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.07/15,235.75 = 3,497.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.07x = 15,235.75 × 3,497.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.07x = 53,282,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,921.97/10,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.35

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