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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.48, 15,252.46 and 3,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.48, 15,252.46 and 3,592.32 is: 5,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.48 : 15,252.46 = 3,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.48/15,252.46 = 3,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.48x = 15,252.46 × 3,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.48x = 54,791,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,791,717.11/10,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.98

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