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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.45, 15,236.51 and 3,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.45, 15,236.51 and 3,493.88 is: 5,240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.45 : 15,236.51 = 3,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.45/15,236.51 = 3,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.45x = 15,236.51 × 3,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.45x = 53,234,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234,584.38/10,157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.94

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