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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.86, 15,226.64 and 3,577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.86, 15,226.64 and 3,577.14 is: 5,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.86 : 15,226.64 = 3,577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.86/15,226.64 = 3,577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.86x = 15,226.64 × 3,577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.86x = 54,467,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,823.01/10,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.42

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