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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.48, 15,221.76 and 3,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.48, 15,221.76 and 3,577.32 is: 5,366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.48 : 15,221.76 = 3,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.48/15,221.76 = 3,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.48x = 15,221.76 × 3,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.48x = 54,453,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,453,106.48/10,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.70

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