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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.44, 15,217.88 and 3,569.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.44, 15,217.88 and 3,569.27 is: 5,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.44 : 15,217.88 = 3,569.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.44/15,217.88 = 3,569.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.44x = 15,217.88 × 3,569.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.44x = 54,316,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,316,628.61/10,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.32

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