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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.94, 15,134.41 and 3,514.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.94, 15,134.41 and 3,514.19 is: 5,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.94 : 15,134.41 = 3,514.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.94/15,134.41 = 3,514.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.94x = 15,134.41 × 3,514.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.94x = 53,185,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,185,121.00/10,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.15

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