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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.16, 15,253.92 and 3,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.16, 15,253.92 and 3,595.44 is: 5,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.16 : 15,253.92 = 3,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.16/15,253.92 = 3,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.16x = 15,253.92 × 3,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.16x = 54,844,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,554.12/10,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.22

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