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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.68, 15,250.24 and 3,501.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.68, 15,250.24 and 3,501.92 is: 5,253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.68 : 15,250.24 = 3,501.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.68/15,250.24 = 3,501.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.68x = 15,250.24 × 3,501.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.68x = 53,405,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,120.46/10,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.47

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