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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.44, 15,247.92 and 3,589.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.44, 15,247.92 and 3,589.31 is: 5,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.44 : 15,247.92 = 3,589.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.44/15,247.92 = 3,589.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.44x = 15,247.92 × 3,589.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.44x = 54,729,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,729,511.74/10,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.41

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