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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.35, 15,185.49 and 3,552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.35, 15,185.49 and 3,552.94 is: 5,327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.35 : 15,185.49 = 3,552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.35/15,185.49 = 3,552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.35x = 15,185.49 × 3,552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.35x = 53,953,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953,134.84/10,127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.47

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