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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.30, 15,121.35 and 3,512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.30, 15,121.35 and 3,512.34 is: 5,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.30 : 15,121.35 = 3,512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.30/15,121.35 = 3,512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.30x = 15,121.35 × 3,512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.30x = 53,111,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,111,322.46/10,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.69

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