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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.12, 15,253.70 and 3,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.12, 15,253.70 and 3,594.36 is: 5,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.12 : 15,253.70 = 3,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.12/15,253.70 = 3,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.12x = 15,253.70 × 3,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.12x = 54,827,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827,289.13/10,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.08

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