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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.54, 15,227.40 and 3,577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.54, 15,227.40 and 3,577.86 is: 5,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.54 : 15,227.40 = 3,577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.54/15,227.40 = 3,577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.54x = 15,227.40 × 3,577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.54x = 54,481,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481,505.36/10,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.29

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