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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.40, 15,201.64 and 3,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.40, 15,201.64 and 3,558.44 is: 5,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.40 : 15,201.64 = 3,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.40/15,201.64 = 3,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.40x = 15,201.64 × 3,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.40x = 54,094,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094,123.84/10,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.20

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