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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.58, 15,130.28 and 3,513.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.58, 15,130.28 and 3,513.43 is: 5,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.58 : 15,130.28 = 3,513.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.58/15,130.28 = 3,513.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.58x = 15,130.28 × 3,513.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.58x = 53,159,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,159,162.09/10,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.29

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