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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.99, 15,244.35 and 3,588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.99, 15,244.35 and 3,588.22 is: 5,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.99 : 15,244.35 = 3,588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.99/15,244.35 = 3,588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.99x = 15,244.35 × 3,588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.99x = 54,700,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700,081.56/10,162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.28

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