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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.64, 15,121.03 and 3,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.64, 15,121.03 and 3,507.44 is: 5,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.64 : 15,121.03 = 3,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.64/15,121.03 = 3,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.64x = 15,121.03 × 3,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.64x = 53,036,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,021.09/10,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.27

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