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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.72, 15,186.96 and 3,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.72, 15,186.96 and 3,549.60 is: 5,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.72 : 15,186.96 = 3,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.72/15,186.96 = 3,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.72x = 15,186.96 × 3,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.72x = 53,907,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907,633.22/10,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.41

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