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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.08, 15,246.44 and 3,594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.08, 15,246.44 and 3,594.80 is: 5,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.08 : 15,246.44 = 3,594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.08/15,246.44 = 3,594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.08x = 15,246.44 × 3,594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.08x = 54,807,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807,902.51/10,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.31

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