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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.77, 15,201.44 and 3,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.77, 15,201.44 and 3,555.97 is: 5,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.77 : 15,201.44 = 3,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.77/15,201.44 = 3,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.77x = 15,201.44 × 3,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.77x = 54,055,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055,864.60/10,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.34

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