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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.59, 15,203.24 and 3,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.59, 15,203.24 and 3,561.24 is: 5,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.59 : 15,203.24 = 3,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.59/15,203.24 = 3,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.59x = 15,203.24 × 3,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.59x = 54,142,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142,340.11/10,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.28

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