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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.79, 15,189.34 and 3,551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.79, 15,189.34 and 3,551.37 is: 5,327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.79 : 15,189.34 = 3,551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.79/15,189.34 = 3,551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.79x = 15,189.34 × 3,551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.79x = 53,942,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942,966.40/10,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.81

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