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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.29, 15,226.58 and 3,577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.29, 15,226.58 and 3,577.33 is: 5,365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.29 : 15,226.58 = 3,577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.29/15,226.58 = 3,577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.29x = 15,226.58 × 3,577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.29x = 54,470,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,470,501.43/10,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.87

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