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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.90, 15,210.74 and 3,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.90, 15,210.74 and 3,566.13 is: 5,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.90 : 15,210.74 = 3,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.90/15,210.74 = 3,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.90x = 15,210.74 × 3,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.90x = 54,243,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,243,458.41/10,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.51

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