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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.73, 15,189.98 and 3,463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.73, 15,189.98 and 3,463.17 is: 5,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.73 : 15,189.98 = 3,463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.73/15,189.98 = 3,463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.73x = 15,189.98 × 3,463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.73x = 52,605,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,605,483.04/10,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.72

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