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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.76, 15,252.18 and 3,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.76, 15,252.18 and 3,597.04 is: 5,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.76 : 15,252.18 = 3,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.76/15,252.18 = 3,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.76x = 15,252.18 × 3,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.76x = 54,862,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,862,701.55/10,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.75

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