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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.44, 15,253.89 and 3,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.44, 15,253.89 and 3,593.28 is: 5,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.44 : 15,253.89 = 3,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.44/15,253.89 = 3,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.44x = 15,253.89 × 3,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.44x = 54,811,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811,497.86/10,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.35

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