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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.72, 15,195.32 and 3,554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.72, 15,195.32 and 3,554.64 is: 5,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.72 : 15,195.32 = 3,554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.72/15,195.32 = 3,554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.72x = 15,195.32 × 3,554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.72x = 54,013,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,013,892.28/10,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.75

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