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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.99, 15,193.38 and 3,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.99, 15,193.38 and 3,553.62 is: 5,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.99 : 15,193.38 = 3,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.99/15,193.38 = 3,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.99x = 15,193.38 × 3,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.99x = 53,991,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,991,499.04/10,128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.39

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