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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.82, 15,211.79 and 3,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.82, 15,211.79 and 3,566.52 is: 5,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.82 : 15,211.79 = 3,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.82/15,211.79 = 3,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.82x = 15,211.79 × 3,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.82x = 54,253,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,253,135.44/10,139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.50

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