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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.26, 15,249.98 and 3,593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.26, 15,249.98 and 3,593.12 is: 5,389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.26 : 15,249.98 = 3,593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.26/15,249.98 = 3,593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.26x = 15,249.98 × 3,593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.26x = 54,794,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794,940.87/10,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.35

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