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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.51, 15,281.17 and 3,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.51, 15,281.17 and 3,525.82 is: 5,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.51 : 15,281.17 = 3,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.51/15,281.17 = 3,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.51x = 15,281.17 × 3,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.51x = 53,878,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878,654.81/10,191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.62

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