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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.29, 15,114.60 and 3,504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.29, 15,114.60 and 3,504.06 is: 5,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.29 : 15,114.60 = 3,504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.29/15,114.60 = 3,504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.29x = 15,114.60 × 3,504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.29x = 52,962,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,962,465.28/10,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,252.50

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