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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,088.08, 15,139.08 and 3,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,088.08, 15,139.08 and 3,514.32 is: 5,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,088.08 : 15,139.08 = 3,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,088.08/15,139.08 = 3,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,088.08x = 15,139.08 × 3,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,088.08x = 53,203,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203,571.63/10,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.90

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