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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.44, 15,223.89 and 3,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.44, 15,223.89 and 3,573.28 is: 5,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.44 : 15,223.89 = 3,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.44/15,223.89 = 3,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.44x = 15,223.89 × 3,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.44x = 54,399,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,221.66/10,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.35

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