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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.44, 15,229.90 and 3,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.44, 15,229.90 and 3,577.28 is: 5,366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.44 : 15,229.90 = 3,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.44/15,229.90 = 3,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.44x = 15,229.90 × 3,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.44x = 54,481,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481,616.67/10,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.36

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