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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.30, 15,122.85 and 3,513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.30, 15,122.85 and 3,513.34 is: 5,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.30 : 15,122.85 = 3,513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.30/15,122.85 = 3,513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.30x = 15,122.85 × 3,513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.30x = 53,131,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,131,713.82/10,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.19

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