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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.73, 15,137.69 and 3,517.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.73, 15,137.69 and 3,517.91 is: 5,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.73 : 15,137.69 = 3,517.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.73/15,137.69 = 3,517.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.73x = 15,137.69 × 3,517.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.73x = 53,252,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,252,994.52/10,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.89

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