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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.05, 15,801.89 and 3,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.05, 15,801.89 and 3,137.94 is: 4,707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.05 : 15,801.89 = 3,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.05/15,801.89 = 3,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.05x = 15,801.89 × 3,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.05x = 49,585,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,585,367.02/10,534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.15

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