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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.91, 15,195.51 and 3,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.91, 15,195.51 and 3,555.12 is: 5,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.91 : 15,195.51 = 3,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.91/15,195.51 = 3,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.91x = 15,195.51 × 3,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.91x = 54,021,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,021,861.51/10,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.96

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