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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.44, 15,222.39 and 3,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.44, 15,222.39 and 3,572.28 is: 5,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.44 : 15,222.39 = 3,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.44/15,222.39 = 3,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.44x = 15,222.39 × 3,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.44x = 54,378,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,378,639.35/10,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.85

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