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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.78, 15,119.85 and 3,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.78, 15,119.85 and 3,507.56 is: 5,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.78 : 15,119.85 = 3,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.78/15,119.85 = 3,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.78x = 15,119.85 × 3,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.78x = 53,033,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,033,781.07/10,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.75

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