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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.38, 15,251.40 and 3,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.38, 15,251.40 and 3,593.66 is: 5,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.38 : 15,251.40 = 3,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.38/15,251.40 = 3,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.38x = 15,251.40 × 3,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.38x = 54,808,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,346.12/10,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.20

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