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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,085.72, 15,119.91 and 3,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,085.72, 15,119.91 and 3,511.04 is: 5,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,085.72 : 15,119.91 = 3,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,085.72/15,119.91 = 3,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,085.72x = 15,119.91 × 3,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,085.72x = 53,086,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086,533.21/10,085.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.54

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