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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.45, 15,248.25 and 3,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.45, 15,248.25 and 3,593.16 is: 5,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.45 : 15,248.25 = 3,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.45/15,248.25 = 3,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.45x = 15,248.25 × 3,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.45x = 54,789,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,789,401.97/10,161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.89

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