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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.53, 15,138.87 and 3,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.53, 15,138.87 and 3,518.70 is: 5,278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.53 : 15,138.87 = 3,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.53/15,138.87 = 3,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.53x = 15,138.87 × 3,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.53x = 53,269,141.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,269,141.87/10,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.08

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