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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.24, 15,190.73 and 3,463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.24, 15,190.73 and 3,463.67 is: 5,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.24 : 15,190.73 = 3,463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.24/15,190.73 = 3,463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.24x = 15,190.73 × 3,463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.24x = 52,615,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,615,582.51/10,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.45

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