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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,080.68, 15,115.98 and 3,505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,080.68, 15,115.98 and 3,505.10 is: 5,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,080.68 : 15,115.98 = 3,505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,080.68/15,115.98 = 3,505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,080.68x = 15,115.98 × 3,505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,080.68x = 52,983,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,983,021.50/10,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.90

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