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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.75, 15,126.57 and 3,508.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.75, 15,126.57 and 3,508.97 is: 5,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.75 : 15,126.57 = 3,508.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.75/15,126.57 = 3,508.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.75x = 15,126.57 × 3,508.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.75x = 53,078,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078,604.70/10,082.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.30

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