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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.59, 15,140.24 and 3,519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.59, 15,140.24 and 3,519.75 is: 5,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.59 : 15,140.24 = 3,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.59/15,140.24 = 3,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.59x = 15,140.24 × 3,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.59x = 53,289,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,289,875.14/10,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.58

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