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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,081.35, 15,124.50 and 3,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,081.35, 15,124.50 and 3,507.59 is: 5,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,081.35 : 15,124.50 = 3,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,081.35/15,124.50 = 3,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,081.35x = 15,124.50 × 3,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,081.35x = 53,050,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050,544.96/10,081.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.25

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