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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.09, 15,256.68 and 3,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.09, 15,256.68 and 3,597.28 is: 5,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.09 : 15,256.68 = 3,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.09/15,256.68 = 3,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.09x = 15,256.68 × 3,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.09x = 54,882,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882,508.32/10,171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.93

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