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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.16, 15,194.39 and 3,554.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.16, 15,194.39 and 3,554.37 is: 5,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.16 : 15,194.39 = 3,554.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.16/15,194.39 = 3,554.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.16x = 15,194.39 × 3,554.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.16x = 54,006,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006,466.21/10,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.83

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