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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.92, 15,249.24 and 3,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.92, 15,249.24 and 3,592.20 is: 5,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.92 : 15,249.24 = 3,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.92/15,249.24 = 3,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.92x = 15,249.24 × 3,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.92x = 54,778,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,778,319.93/10,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.02

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