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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.89, 15,189.66 and 3,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.89, 15,189.66 and 3,462.75 is: 5,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.89 : 15,189.66 = 3,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.89/15,189.66 = 3,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.89x = 15,189.66 × 3,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.89x = 52,597,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,597,995.17/10,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.89

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