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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.01, 15,277.43 and 3,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.01, 15,277.43 and 3,523.32 is: 5,282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.01 : 15,277.43 = 3,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.01/15,277.43 = 3,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.01x = 15,277.43 × 3,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.01x = 53,827,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827,257.05/10,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.88

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