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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.41, 15,227.58 and 3,577.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.41, 15,227.58 and 3,577.66 is: 5,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.41 : 15,227.58 = 3,577.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.41/15,227.58 = 3,577.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.41x = 15,227.58 × 3,577.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.41x = 54,479,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479,103.86/10,151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.65

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