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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.03, 15,180.82 and 3,548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.03, 15,180.82 and 3,548.81 is: 5,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.03 : 15,180.82 = 3,548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.03/15,180.82 = 3,548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.03x = 15,180.82 × 3,548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.03x = 53,873,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,873,874.90/10,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.81

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