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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.41, 15,189.08 and 3,553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.41, 15,189.08 and 3,553.26 is: 5,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.41 : 15,189.08 = 3,553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.41/15,189.08 = 3,553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.41x = 15,189.08 × 3,553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.41x = 53,970,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970,732.63/10,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.70

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