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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.78, 15,232.98 and 3,576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.78, 15,232.98 and 3,576.94 is: 5,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.78 : 15,232.98 = 3,576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.78/15,232.98 = 3,576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.78x = 15,232.98 × 3,576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.78x = 54,487,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487,455.48/10,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.81

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