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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.02, 15,237.12 and 3,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.02, 15,237.12 and 3,584.30 is: 5,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.02 : 15,237.12 = 3,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.02/15,237.12 = 3,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.02x = 15,237.12 × 3,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.02x = 54,614,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614,409.22/10,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.48

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