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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.83, 15,253.22 and 3,507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.83, 15,253.22 and 3,507.38 is: 5,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.83 : 15,253.22 = 3,507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.83/15,253.22 = 3,507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.83x = 15,253.22 × 3,507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.83x = 53,498,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498,771.27/10,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.54

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