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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.51, 15,296.92 and 3,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.51, 15,296.92 and 3,535.36 is: 5,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.51 : 15,296.92 = 3,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.51/15,296.92 = 3,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.51x = 15,296.92 × 3,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.51x = 54,080,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,080,072.01/10,200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.70

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