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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.34, 15,233.28 and 3,582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.34, 15,233.28 and 3,582.66 is: 5,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.34 : 15,233.28 = 3,582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.34/15,233.28 = 3,582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.34x = 15,233.28 × 3,582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.34x = 54,575,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,575,662.92/10,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.03

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