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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.70, 15,197.88 and 3,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.70, 15,197.88 and 3,557.54 is: 5,336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.70 : 15,197.88 = 3,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.70/15,197.88 = 3,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.70x = 15,197.88 × 3,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.70x = 54,067,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067,066.02/10,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.95

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