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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.08, 15,247.94 and 3,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.08, 15,247.94 and 3,595.80 is: 5,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.08 : 15,247.94 = 3,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.08/15,247.94 = 3,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.08x = 15,247.94 × 3,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.08x = 54,828,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828,542.65/10,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.81

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