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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.61, 15,190.74 and 3,548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.61, 15,190.74 and 3,548.85 is: 5,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.61 : 15,190.74 = 3,548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.61/15,190.74 = 3,548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.61x = 15,190.74 × 3,548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.61x = 53,909,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,909,657.65/10,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.67

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