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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,125.91, 15,188.33 and 3,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,125.91, 15,188.33 and 3,552.76 is: 5,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,125.91 : 15,188.33 = 3,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,125.91/15,188.33 = 3,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,125.91x = 15,188.33 × 3,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,125.91x = 53,960,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,473.53/10,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.95

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