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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.21, 15,138.83 and 3,515.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.21, 15,138.83 and 3,515.63 is: 5,274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.21 : 15,138.83 = 3,515.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.21/15,138.83 = 3,515.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.21x = 15,138.83 × 3,515.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.21x = 53,222,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,222,458.01/10,091.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,274.14

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