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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.62, 15,234.14 and 3,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.62, 15,234.14 and 3,583.04 is: 5,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.62 : 15,234.14 = 3,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.62/15,234.14 = 3,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.62x = 15,234.14 × 3,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.62x = 54,584,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,584,465.77/10,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.22

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