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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.64, 15,218.43 and 3,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.64, 15,218.43 and 3,571.08 is: 5,356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.64 : 15,218.43 = 3,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.64/15,218.43 = 3,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.64x = 15,218.43 × 3,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.64x = 54,346,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,346,231.00/10,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.61

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