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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,159.94, 15,241.13 and 3,584.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,159.94, 15,241.13 and 3,584.77 is: 5,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,159.94 : 15,241.13 = 3,584.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,159.94/15,241.13 = 3,584.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,159.94x = 15,241.13 × 3,584.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,159.94x = 54,635,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635,945.59/10,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.59

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