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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.29, 15,141.33 and 3,520.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.29, 15,141.33 and 3,520.45 is: 5,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.29 : 15,141.33 = 3,520.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.29/15,141.33 = 3,520.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.29x = 15,141.33 × 3,520.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.29x = 53,304,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,304,295.20/10,094.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.64

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