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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.03, 15,226.59 and 3,573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.03, 15,226.59 and 3,573.65 is: 5,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.03 : 15,226.59 = 3,573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.03/15,226.59 = 3,573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.03x = 15,226.59 × 3,573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.03x = 54,414,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,503.35/10,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.49

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