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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,074.58, 15,113.69 and 3,499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,074.58, 15,113.69 and 3,499.91 is: 5,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,074.58 : 15,113.69 = 3,499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,074.58/15,113.69 = 3,499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,074.58x = 15,113.69 × 3,499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,074.58x = 52,896,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,896,531.50/10,074.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.50

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