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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.71, 15,141.09 and 3,517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.71, 15,141.09 and 3,517.13 is: 5,276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.71 : 15,141.09 = 3,517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.71/15,141.09 = 3,517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.71x = 15,141.09 × 3,517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.71x = 53,253,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,253,181.87/10,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.40

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