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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.68, 15,136.32 and 3,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.68, 15,136.32 and 3,517.32 is: 5,275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.68 : 15,136.32 = 3,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.68/15,136.32 = 3,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.68x = 15,136.32 × 3,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.68x = 53,239,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,239,281.06/10,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.56

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