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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.49, 15,141.81 and 3,520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.49, 15,141.81 and 3,520.66 is: 5,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.49 : 15,141.81 = 3,520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.49/15,141.81 = 3,520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.49x = 15,141.81 × 3,520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.49x = 53,309,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309,164.79/10,094.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.02

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