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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.51, 15,245.97 and 3,501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.51, 15,245.97 and 3,501.15 is: 5,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.51 : 15,245.97 = 3,501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.51/15,245.97 = 3,501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.51x = 15,245.97 × 3,501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.51x = 53,378,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378,427.87/10,166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.42

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