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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.02, 15,253.62 and 3,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.02, 15,253.62 and 3,595.30 is: 5,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.02 : 15,253.62 = 3,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.02/15,253.62 = 3,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.02x = 15,253.62 × 3,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.02x = 54,841,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841,339.99/10,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.98

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