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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.86, 15,233.67 and 3,580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.86, 15,233.67 and 3,580.26 is: 5,371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.86 : 15,233.67 = 3,580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.86/15,233.67 = 3,580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.86x = 15,233.67 × 3,580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.86x = 54,540,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,540,499.35/10,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.41

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