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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.11, 15,132.72 and 3,513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.11, 15,132.72 and 3,513.81 is: 5,271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.11 : 15,132.72 = 3,513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.11/15,132.72 = 3,513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.11x = 15,132.72 × 3,513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.11x = 53,173,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,173,502.86/10,087.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.43

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