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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.94, 15,237.90 and 3,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.94, 15,237.90 and 3,583.80 is: 5,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.94 : 15,237.90 = 3,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.94/15,237.90 = 3,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.94x = 15,237.90 × 3,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.94x = 54,609,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609,586.02/10,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.05

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