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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.66, 15,237.59 and 3,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.66, 15,237.59 and 3,584.93 is: 5,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.66 : 15,237.59 = 3,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.66/15,237.59 = 3,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.66x = 15,237.59 × 3,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.66x = 54,625,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,625,599.41/10,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.24

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