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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.49, 15,131.30 and 3,513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.49, 15,131.30 and 3,513.65 is: 5,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.49 : 15,131.30 = 3,513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.49/15,131.30 = 3,513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.49x = 15,131.30 × 3,513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.49x = 53,166,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,166,101.03/10,087.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.50

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