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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.50, 15,207.06 and 3,565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.50, 15,207.06 and 3,565.16 is: 5,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.50 : 15,207.06 = 3,565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.50/15,207.06 = 3,565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.50x = 15,207.06 × 3,565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.50x = 54,215,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215,602.03/10,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.02

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