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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.79, 15,196.21 and 3,554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.79, 15,196.21 and 3,554.82 is: 5,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.79 : 15,196.21 = 3,554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.79/15,196.21 = 3,554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.79x = 15,196.21 × 3,554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.79x = 54,019,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019,782.35/10,129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.76

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