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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.24, 15,252.54 and 3,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.24, 15,252.54 and 3,594.28 is: 5,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.24 : 15,252.54 = 3,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.24/15,252.54 = 3,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.24x = 15,252.54 × 3,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.24x = 54,821,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,821,899.47/10,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.48

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