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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,163.82, 15,242.99 and 3,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,163.82, 15,242.99 and 3,589.14 is: 5,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,163.82 : 15,242.99 = 3,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,163.82/15,242.99 = 3,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,163.82x = 15,242.99 × 3,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,163.82x = 54,709,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,709,225.13/10,163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.74

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