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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,134.79, 15,203.71 and 3,559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,134.79, 15,203.71 and 3,559.82 is: 5,340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,134.79 : 15,203.71 = 3,559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,134.79/15,203.71 = 3,559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,134.79x = 15,203.71 × 3,559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,134.79x = 54,122,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122,470.93/10,134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.27

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