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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.29, 15,225.08 and 3,576.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.29, 15,225.08 and 3,576.33 is: 5,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.29 : 15,225.08 = 3,576.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.29/15,225.08 = 3,576.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.29x = 15,225.08 × 3,576.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.29x = 54,449,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,449,912.59/10,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.37

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