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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,081.77, 15,124.27 and 3,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,081.77, 15,124.27 and 3,509.84 is: 5,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,081.77 : 15,124.27 = 3,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,081.77/15,124.27 = 3,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,081.77x = 15,124.27 × 3,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,081.77x = 53,083,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083,692.20/10,081.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.31

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