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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.48, 15,197.88 and 3,556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.48, 15,197.88 and 3,556.66 is: 5,336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.48 : 15,197.88 = 3,556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.48/15,197.88 = 3,556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.48x = 15,197.88 × 3,556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.48x = 54,053,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053,691.88/10,129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.28

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