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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,089.32, 15,134.08 and 3,515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,089.32, 15,134.08 and 3,515.54 is: 5,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,089.32 : 15,134.08 = 3,515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,089.32/15,134.08 = 3,515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,089.32x = 15,134.08 × 3,515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,089.32x = 53,204,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204,463.60/10,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.34

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