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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.68, 15,200.52 and 3,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.68, 15,200.52 and 3,557.70 is: 5,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.68 : 15,200.52 = 3,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.68/15,200.52 = 3,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.68x = 15,200.52 × 3,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.68x = 54,078,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,078,890.00/10,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.08

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