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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.23, 15,240.24 and 3,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.23, 15,240.24 and 3,586.88 is: 5,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.23 : 15,240.24 = 3,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.23/15,240.24 = 3,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.23x = 15,240.24 × 3,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.23x = 54,664,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664,912.05/10,162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.22

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