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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.24, 15,192.27 and 3,552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.24, 15,192.27 and 3,552.89 is: 5,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.24 : 15,192.27 = 3,552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.24/15,192.27 = 3,552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.24x = 15,192.27 × 3,552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.24x = 53,976,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976,388.20/10,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.30

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