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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.78, 15,235.94 and 3,582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.78, 15,235.94 and 3,582.02 is: 5,373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.78 : 15,235.94 = 3,582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.78/15,235.94 = 3,582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.78x = 15,235.94 × 3,582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.78x = 54,575,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,575,365.62/10,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.83

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