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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.94, 15,237.36 and 3,584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.94, 15,237.36 and 3,584.19 is: 5,376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.94 : 15,237.36 = 3,584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.94/15,237.36 = 3,584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.94x = 15,237.36 × 3,584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.94x = 54,613,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,613,593.34/10,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.44

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