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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,123.91, 15,185.99 and 3,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,123.91, 15,185.99 and 3,550.28 is: 5,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,123.91 : 15,185.99 = 3,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,123.91/15,185.99 = 3,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,123.91x = 15,185.99 × 3,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,123.91x = 53,914,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914,516.58/10,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.47

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