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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.03, 15,183.09 and 3,544.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.03, 15,183.09 and 3,544.65 is: 5,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.03 : 15,183.09 = 3,544.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.03/15,183.09 = 3,544.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.03x = 15,183.09 × 3,544.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.03x = 53,818,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,818,739.97/10,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.99

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