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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,172.63, 15,259.03 and 3,599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,172.63, 15,259.03 and 3,599.93 is: 5,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,172.63 : 15,259.03 = 3,599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,172.63/15,259.03 = 3,599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,172.63x = 15,259.03 × 3,599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,172.63x = 54,931,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,931,354.57/10,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.92

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