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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.75, 15,141.98 and 3,520.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.75, 15,141.98 and 3,520.91 is: 5,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.75 : 15,141.98 = 3,520.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.75/15,141.98 = 3,520.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.75x = 15,141.98 × 3,520.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.75x = 53,313,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,313,473.09/10,094.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.31

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