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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.25, 15,260.55 and 3,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.25, 15,260.55 and 3,595.19 is: 5,395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.25 : 15,260.55 = 3,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.25/15,260.55 = 3,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.25x = 15,260.55 × 3,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.25x = 54,864,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,864,507.19/10,169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.14

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