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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.69, 15,194.88 and 3,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.69, 15,194.88 and 3,555.54 is: 5,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.69 : 15,194.88 = 3,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.69/15,194.88 = 3,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.69x = 15,194.88 × 3,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.69x = 54,026,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,003.64/10,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.96

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