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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.14, 15,091.59 and 3,135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.14, 15,091.59 and 3,135.62 is: 4,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.14 : 15,091.59 = 3,135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.14/15,091.59 = 3,135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.14x = 15,091.59 × 3,135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.14x = 47,321,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,321,491.44/10,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.33

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