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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.01, 15,200.32 and 3,555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.01, 15,200.32 and 3,555.22 is: 5,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.01 : 15,200.32 = 3,555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.01/15,200.32 = 3,555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.01x = 15,200.32 × 3,555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.01x = 54,040,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,040,481.67/10,129.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.22

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