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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.92, 15,224.90 and 3,573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.92, 15,224.90 and 3,573.95 is: 5,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.92 : 15,224.90 = 3,573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.92/15,224.90 = 3,573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.92x = 15,224.90 × 3,573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.92x = 54,412,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,412,937.36/10,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.45

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