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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.03, 15,252.51 and 3,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.03, 15,252.51 and 3,594.88 is: 5,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.03 : 15,252.51 = 3,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.03/15,252.51 = 3,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.03x = 15,252.51 × 3,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.03x = 54,830,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830,866.89/10,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.48

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