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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.58, 15,125.49 and 3,510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.58, 15,125.49 and 3,510.65 is: 5,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.58 : 15,125.49 = 3,510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.58/15,125.49 = 3,510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.58x = 15,125.49 × 3,510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.58x = 53,100,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,100,225.84/10,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.53

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