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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,118.61, 15,184.74 and 3,544.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,118.61, 15,184.74 and 3,544.85 is: 5,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,118.61 : 15,184.74 = 3,544.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,118.61/15,184.74 = 3,544.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,118.61x = 15,184.74 × 3,544.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,118.61x = 53,827,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827,625.59/10,118.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.67

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