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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.58, 15,255.57 and 3,594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.58, 15,255.57 and 3,594.42 is: 5,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.58 : 15,255.57 = 3,594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.58/15,255.57 = 3,594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.58x = 15,255.57 × 3,594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.58x = 54,834,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834,925.92/10,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.05

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