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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.86, 15,322.72 and 3,550.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.86, 15,322.72 and 3,550.11 is: 5,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.86 : 15,322.72 = 3,550.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.86/15,322.72 = 3,550.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.86x = 15,322.72 × 3,550.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.86x = 54,397,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397,281.82/10,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.83

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