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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.06, 15,220.98 and 3,576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.06, 15,220.98 and 3,576.42 is: 5,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.06 : 15,220.98 = 3,576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.06/15,220.98 = 3,576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.06x = 15,220.98 × 3,576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.06x = 54,436,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436,617.29/10,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.30

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