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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,119.60, 15,176.88 and 3,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,119.60, 15,176.88 and 3,546 is: 5,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,119.60 : 15,176.88 = 3,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,119.60/15,176.88 = 3,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,119.60x = 15,176.88 × 3,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,119.60x = 53,817,216.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817,216.48/10,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.12

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