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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.80, 15,206.88 and 3,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.80, 15,206.88 and 3,561.28 is: 5,342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.80 : 15,206.88 = 3,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.80/15,206.88 = 3,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.80x = 15,206.88 × 3,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.80x = 54,155,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,155,957.61/10,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.51

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