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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.45, 15,191.37 and 3,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.45, 15,191.37 and 3,554.16 is: 5,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.45 : 15,191.37 = 3,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.45/15,191.37 = 3,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.45x = 15,191.37 × 3,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.45x = 53,992,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,992,559.60/10,122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.94

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