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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.82, 15,247.49 and 3,592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.82, 15,247.49 and 3,592.14 is: 5,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.82 : 15,247.49 = 3,592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.82/15,247.49 = 3,592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.82x = 15,247.49 × 3,592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.82x = 54,771,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771,118.73/10,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.24

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