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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.34, 15,192.53 and 3,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.34, 15,192.53 and 3,552.37 is: 5,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.34 : 15,192.53 = 3,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.34/15,192.53 = 3,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.34x = 15,192.53 × 3,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.34x = 53,969,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,969,411.83/10,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.08

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