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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.97, 15,240.58 and 3,496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.97, 15,240.58 and 3,496.92 is: 5,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.97 : 15,240.58 = 3,496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.97/15,240.58 = 3,496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.97x = 15,240.58 × 3,496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.97x = 53,295,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,295,089.01/10,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.08

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