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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.72, 15,229.05 and 3,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.72, 15,229.05 and 3,577.32 is: 5,365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.72 : 15,229.05 = 3,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.72/15,229.05 = 3,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.72x = 15,229.05 × 3,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.72x = 54,479,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479,185.15/10,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.97

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