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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.19, 15,138.77 and 3,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.19, 15,138.77 and 3,517.59 is: 5,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.19 : 15,138.77 = 3,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.19/15,138.77 = 3,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.19x = 15,138.77 × 3,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.19x = 53,251,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,968.38/10,091.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.08

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