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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.07, 15,265.04 and 3,511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.07, 15,265.04 and 3,511.65 is: 5,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.07 : 15,265.04 = 3,511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.07/15,265.04 = 3,511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.07x = 15,265.04 × 3,511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.07x = 53,605,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605,460.16/10,175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.31

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