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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.80, 15,127.26 and 3,506.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.80, 15,127.26 and 3,506.38 is: 5,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.80 : 15,127.26 = 3,506.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.80/15,127.26 = 3,506.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.80x = 15,127.26 × 3,506.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.80x = 53,041,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,921.92/10,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.59

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