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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.08, 15,240.44 and 3,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.08, 15,240.44 and 3,590.80 is: 5,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.08 : 15,240.44 = 3,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.08/15,240.44 = 3,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.08x = 15,240.44 × 3,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.08x = 54,725,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,371.95/10,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.31

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