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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.16, 15,255.42 and 3,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.16, 15,255.42 and 3,596.44 is: 5,394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.16 : 15,255.42 = 3,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.16/15,255.42 = 3,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.16x = 15,255.42 × 3,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.16x = 54,865,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,865,202.70/10,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.72

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