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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.71, 15,139.59 and 3,516.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.71, 15,139.59 and 3,516.13 is: 5,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.71 : 15,139.59 = 3,516.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.71/15,139.59 = 3,516.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.71x = 15,139.59 × 3,516.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.71x = 53,232,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,232,673.31/10,091.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,274.89

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