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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,077.16, 15,122.62 and 3,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,077.16, 15,122.62 and 3,503.28 is: 5,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,077.16 : 15,122.62 = 3,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,077.16/15,122.62 = 3,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,077.16x = 15,122.62 × 3,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,077.16x = 52,978,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978,772.19/10,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.31

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