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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.97, 15,136.53 and 3,517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.97, 15,136.53 and 3,517.15 is: 5,275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.97 : 15,136.53 = 3,517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.97/15,136.53 = 3,517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.97x = 15,136.53 × 3,517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.97x = 53,237,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,237,446.49/10,090.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.75

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