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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.65, 15,250.66 and 3,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.65, 15,250.66 and 3,588.59 is: 5,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.65 : 15,250.66 = 3,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.65/15,250.66 = 3,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.65x = 15,250.66 × 3,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.65x = 54,728,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728,365.97/10,162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.25

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