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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.28, 15,238.19 and 3,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.28, 15,238.19 and 3,583.52 is: 5,376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.28 : 15,238.19 = 3,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.28/15,238.19 = 3,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.28x = 15,238.19 × 3,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.28x = 54,606,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,606,358.63/10,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.08

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