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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.34, 15,251.28 and 3,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.34, 15,251.28 and 3,594.66 is: 5,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.34 : 15,251.28 = 3,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.34/15,251.28 = 3,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.34x = 15,251.28 × 3,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.34x = 54,823,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,823,166.16/10,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.02

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