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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.94, 15,199.30 and 3,556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.94, 15,199.30 and 3,556.62 is: 5,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.94 : 15,199.30 = 3,556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.94/15,199.30 = 3,556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.94x = 15,199.30 × 3,556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.94x = 54,058,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058,134.37/10,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.42

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