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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.74, 15,193.02 and 3,553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.74, 15,193.02 and 3,553.39 is: 5,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.74 : 15,193.02 = 3,553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.74/15,193.02 = 3,553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.74x = 15,193.02 × 3,553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.74x = 53,986,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,649.37/10,128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.05

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