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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.78, 15,130.20 and 3,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.78, 15,130.20 and 3,511.40 is: 5,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.78 : 15,130.20 = 3,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.78/15,130.20 = 3,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.78x = 15,130.20 × 3,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.78x = 53,128,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,128,108.63/10,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.10

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