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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.83, 15,139.41 and 3,519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.83, 15,139.41 and 3,519.94 is: 5,280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.83 : 15,139.41 = 3,519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.83/15,139.41 = 3,519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.83x = 15,139.41 × 3,519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.83x = 53,289,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,289,814.84/10,091.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.49

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