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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.59, 15,192.90 and 3,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.59, 15,192.90 and 3,552.62 is: 5,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.59 : 15,192.90 = 3,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.59/15,192.90 = 3,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.59x = 15,192.90 × 3,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.59x = 53,974,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974,566.24/10,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.46

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