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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,118.72, 15,181.04 and 3,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,118.72, 15,181.04 and 3,545.44 is: 5,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,118.72 : 15,181.04 = 3,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,118.72/15,181.04 = 3,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,118.72x = 15,181.04 × 3,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,118.72x = 53,823,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823,466.46/10,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.20

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