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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.90, 15,246.54 and 3,593.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.90, 15,246.54 and 3,593.13 is: 5,387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.90 : 15,246.54 = 3,593.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.90/15,246.54 = 3,593.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.90x = 15,246.54 × 3,593.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.90x = 54,782,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,782,800.27/10,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.82

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