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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.46, 15,255.24 and 3,596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.46, 15,255.24 and 3,596.70 is: 5,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.46 : 15,255.24 = 3,596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.46/15,255.24 = 3,596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.46x = 15,255.24 × 3,596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.46x = 54,868,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868,565.43/10,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.89

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