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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.60, 15,117.64 and 3,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.60, 15,117.64 and 3,503.30 is: 5,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.60 : 15,117.64 = 3,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.60/15,117.64 = 3,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.60x = 15,117.64 × 3,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.60x = 52,961,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,961,628.90/10,076.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.90

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