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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.24, 15,190.98 and 3,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.24, 15,190.98 and 3,553.60 is: 5,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.24 : 15,190.98 = 3,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.24/15,190.98 = 3,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.24x = 15,190.98 × 3,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.24x = 53,982,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982,666.53/10,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.44

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