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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.04, 15,243.54 and 3,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.04, 15,243.54 and 3,588.92 is: 5,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.04 : 15,243.54 = 3,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.04/15,243.54 = 3,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.04x = 15,243.54 × 3,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.04x = 54,707,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,707,845.58/10,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.55

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