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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.22, 15,189.46 and 3,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.22, 15,189.46 and 3,552.60 is: 5,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.22 : 15,189.46 = 3,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.22/15,189.46 = 3,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.22x = 15,189.46 × 3,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.22x = 53,962,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,962,075.60/10,126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.95

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