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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.78, 15,137.75 and 3,517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.78, 15,137.75 and 3,517.95 is: 5,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.78 : 15,137.75 = 3,517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.78/15,137.75 = 3,517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.78x = 15,137.75 × 3,517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.78x = 53,253,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,253,830.02/10,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.95

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