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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.79, 15,131.52 and 3,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.79, 15,131.52 and 3,507.39 is: 5,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.79 : 15,131.52 = 3,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.79/15,131.52 = 3,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.79x = 15,131.52 × 3,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.79x = 53,072,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,072,141.93/10,084.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.59

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