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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,078.83, 15,119.61 and 3,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,078.83, 15,119.61 and 3,504.17 is: 5,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,078.83 : 15,119.61 = 3,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,078.83/15,119.61 = 3,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,078.83x = 15,119.61 × 3,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,078.83x = 52,981,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,981,608.18/10,078.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.72

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