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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,120.37, 15,187.38 and 3,546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,120.37, 15,187.38 and 3,546.62 is: 5,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,120.37 : 15,187.38 = 3,546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,120.37/15,187.38 = 3,546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,120.37x = 15,187.38 × 3,546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,120.37x = 53,863,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863,865.66/10,120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.32

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