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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.98, 15,133.38 and 3,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.98, 15,133.38 and 3,513.21 is: 5,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.98 : 15,133.38 = 3,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.98/15,133.38 = 3,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.98x = 15,133.38 × 3,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.98x = 53,166,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,166,741.95/10,087.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.31

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