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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.70, 15,137.19 and 3,520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.70, 15,137.19 and 3,520.74 is: 5,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.70 : 15,137.19 = 3,520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.70/15,137.19 = 3,520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.70x = 15,137.19 × 3,520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.70x = 53,294,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294,110.32/10,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.41

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