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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.97, 15,323.96 and 3,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.97, 15,323.96 and 3,552.01 is: 5,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.97 : 15,323.96 = 3,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.97/15,323.96 = 3,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.97x = 15,323.96 × 3,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.97x = 54,430,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,430,829.73/10,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.02

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