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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,078.68, 15,112.98 and 3,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,078.68, 15,112.98 and 3,503.10 is: 5,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,078.68 : 15,112.98 = 3,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,078.68/15,112.98 = 3,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,078.68x = 15,112.98 × 3,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,078.68x = 52,942,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942,280.24/10,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,252.90

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