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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.23, 15,237.25 and 3,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.23, 15,237.25 and 3,584.88 is: 5,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.23 : 15,237.25 = 3,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.23/15,237.25 = 3,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.23x = 15,237.25 × 3,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.23x = 54,623,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623,694.86/10,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.23

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