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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.61, 15,213.93 and 3,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.61, 15,213.93 and 3,566.63 is: 5,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.61 : 15,213.93 = 3,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.61/15,213.93 = 3,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.61x = 15,213.93 × 3,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.61x = 54,262,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262,483.82/10,141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.48

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