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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.04, 15,129.27 and 3,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.04, 15,129.27 and 3,674.40 is: 5,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.04 : 15,129.27 = 3,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.04/15,129.27 = 3,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.04x = 15,129.27 × 3,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.04x = 55,590,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,590,989.69/10,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.68

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