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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.58, 15,261.58 and 3,598.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.58, 15,261.58 and 3,598.42 is: 5,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.58 : 15,261.58 = 3,598.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.58/15,261.58 = 3,598.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.58x = 15,261.58 × 3,598.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.58x = 54,917,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,917,574.70/10,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.06

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