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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.60, 15,207.21 and 3,565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.60, 15,207.21 and 3,565.26 is: 5,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.60 : 15,207.21 = 3,565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.60/15,207.21 = 3,565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.60x = 15,207.21 × 3,565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.60x = 54,217,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,217,657.52/10,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.17

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