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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.90, 15,115.50 and 3,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.90, 15,115.50 and 3,503.31 is: 5,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.90 : 15,115.50 = 3,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.90/15,115.50 = 3,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.90x = 15,115.50 × 3,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.90x = 52,954,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,954,282.31/10,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.02

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