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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.80, 15,132.25 and 3,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.80, 15,132.25 and 3,513.50 is: 5,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.80 : 15,132.25 = 3,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.80/15,132.25 = 3,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.80x = 15,132.25 × 3,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.80x = 53,167,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,167,160.38/10,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.96

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