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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.32, 15,196.98 and 3,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.32, 15,196.98 and 3,558.28 is: 5,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.32 : 15,196.98 = 3,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.32/15,196.98 = 3,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.32x = 15,196.98 × 3,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.32x = 54,075,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,075,109.99/10,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.37

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