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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.04, 15,241.11 and 3,584.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.04, 15,241.11 and 3,584.89 is: 5,378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.04 : 15,241.11 = 3,584.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.04/15,241.11 = 3,584.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.04x = 15,241.11 × 3,584.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.04x = 54,637,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,637,702.83/10,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,378.76

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