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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.92, 15,225.46 and 3,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.92, 15,225.46 and 3,576.76 is: 5,364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.92 : 15,225.46 = 3,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.92/15,225.46 = 3,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.92x = 15,225.46 × 3,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.92x = 54,457,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457,816.31/10,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.82

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