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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.72, 15,115.22 and 3,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.72, 15,115.22 and 3,503.06 is: 5,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.72 : 15,115.22 = 3,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.72/15,115.22 = 3,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.72x = 15,115.22 × 3,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.72x = 52,949,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,949,429.48/10,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.63

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