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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,138.76, 15,207.60 and 3,564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,138.76, 15,207.60 and 3,564.44 is: 5,346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,138.76 : 15,207.60 = 3,564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,138.76/15,207.60 = 3,564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,138.76x = 15,207.60 × 3,564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,138.76x = 54,206,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206,577.74/10,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.47

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