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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.01, 15,220.65 and 3,573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.01, 15,220.65 and 3,573.27 is: 5,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.01 : 15,220.65 = 3,573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.01/15,220.65 = 3,573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.01x = 15,220.65 × 3,573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.01x = 54,387,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387,492.03/10,147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.96

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