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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.80, 15,207.04 and 3,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.80, 15,207.04 and 3,562 is: 5,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.80 : 15,207.04 = 3,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.80/15,207.04 = 3,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.80x = 15,207.04 × 3,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.80x = 54,167,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,167,476.48/10,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.65

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