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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.27, 15,235.19 and 3,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.27, 15,235.19 and 3,581.52 is: 5,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.27 : 15,235.19 = 3,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.27/15,235.19 = 3,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.27x = 15,235.19 × 3,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.27x = 54,565,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,565,076.08/10,155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.08

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