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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.04, 15,244.11 and 3,586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.04, 15,244.11 and 3,586.89 is: 5,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.04 : 15,244.11 = 3,586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.04/15,244.11 = 3,586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.04x = 15,244.11 × 3,586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.04x = 54,678,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,945.72/10,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.76

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