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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.36, 15,233.34 and 3,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.36, 15,233.34 and 3,584.36 is: 5,377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.36 : 15,233.34 = 3,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.36/15,233.34 = 3,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.36x = 15,233.34 × 3,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.36x = 54,601,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601,774.56/10,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.18

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