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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.78, 15,256.08 and 3,595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.78, 15,256.08 and 3,595.38 is: 5,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.78 : 15,256.08 = 3,595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.78/15,256.08 = 3,595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.78x = 15,256.08 × 3,595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.78x = 54,851,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,851,404.91/10,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.04

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