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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.80, 15,207.50 and 3,565.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.80, 15,207.50 and 3,565.46 is: 5,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.80 : 15,207.50 = 3,565.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.80/15,207.50 = 3,565.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.80x = 15,207.50 × 3,565.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.80x = 54,221,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221,732.95/10,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.47

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