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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.62, 15,254.64 and 3,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.62, 15,254.64 and 3,594.24 is: 5,390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.62 : 15,254.64 = 3,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.62/15,254.64 = 3,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.62x = 15,254.64 × 3,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.62x = 54,828,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828,837.27/10,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.37

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