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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079.93, 15,123.98 and 3,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079.93, 15,123.98 and 3,510.72 is: 5,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079.93 : 15,123.98 = 3,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079.93/15,123.98 = 3,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079.93x = 15,123.98 × 3,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079.93x = 53,096,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096,067.84/10,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.50

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