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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,088.80, 15,133.66 and 3,515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,088.80, 15,133.66 and 3,515.50 is: 5,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,088.80 : 15,133.66 = 3,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,088.80/15,133.66 = 3,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,088.80x = 15,133.66 × 3,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,088.80x = 53,202,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202,381.73/10,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.41

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