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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.83, 15,132.15 and 3,514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.83, 15,132.15 and 3,514.68 is: 5,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.83 : 15,132.15 = 3,514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.83/15,132.15 = 3,514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.83x = 15,132.15 × 3,514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.83x = 53,184,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,184,664.96/10,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.16

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