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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.90, 15,213.74 and 3,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.90, 15,213.74 and 3,568.14 is: 5,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.90 : 15,213.74 = 3,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.90/15,213.74 = 3,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.90x = 15,213.74 × 3,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.90x = 54,284,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,284,754.24/10,141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.52

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