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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.63, 15,133.46 and 3,517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.63, 15,133.46 and 3,517.05 is: 5,273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.63 : 15,133.46 = 3,517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.63/15,133.46 = 3,517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.63x = 15,133.46 × 3,517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.63x = 53,225,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225,117.91/10,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.66

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