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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.91, 15,237.40 and 3,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.91, 15,237.40 and 3,583.23 is: 5,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.91 : 15,237.40 = 3,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.91/15,237.40 = 3,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.91x = 15,237.40 × 3,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.91x = 54,599,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599,108.80/10,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.92

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