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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.24, 15,186.08 and 3,552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.24, 15,186.08 and 3,552.84 is: 5,326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.24 : 15,186.08 = 3,552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.24/15,186.08 = 3,552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.24x = 15,186.08 × 3,552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.24x = 53,953,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953,712.47/10,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.01

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