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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.98, 15,358.42 and 3,573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.98, 15,358.42 and 3,573.51 is: 5,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.98 : 15,358.42 = 3,573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.98/15,358.42 = 3,573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.98x = 15,358.42 × 3,573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.98x = 54,883,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,883,467.45/10,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.77

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