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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.91, 15,176.20 and 3,539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.91, 15,176.20 and 3,539.15 is: 5,311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.91 : 15,176.20 = 3,539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.91/15,176.20 = 3,539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.91x = 15,176.20 × 3,539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.91x = 53,710,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,710,830.53/10,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.12

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