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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.50, 15,251.97 and 3,505.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.50, 15,251.97 and 3,505.11 is: 5,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.50 : 15,251.97 = 3,505.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.50/15,251.97 = 3,505.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.50x = 15,251.97 × 3,505.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.50x = 53,459,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,459,832.57/10,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.36

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