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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.66, 15,139.06 and 3,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.66, 15,139.06 and 3,518.82 is: 5,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.66 : 15,139.06 = 3,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.66/15,139.06 = 3,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.66x = 15,139.06 × 3,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.66x = 53,271,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,271,627.11/10,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.25

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