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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,163.62, 15,241.63 and 3,498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,163.62, 15,241.63 and 3,498.25 is: 5,246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,163.62 : 15,241.63 = 3,498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,163.62/15,241.63 = 3,498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,163.62x = 15,241.63 × 3,498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,163.62x = 53,318,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,318,938.45/10,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.06

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