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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.66, 15,176.21 and 3,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.66, 15,176.21 and 3,454.28 is: 5,181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.66 : 15,176.21 = 3,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.66/15,176.21 = 3,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.66x = 15,176.21 × 3,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.66x = 52,422,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,785.53/10,116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.83

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