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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.70, 15,257.43 and 3,598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.70, 15,257.43 and 3,598.36 is: 5,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.70 : 15,257.43 = 3,598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.70/15,257.43 = 3,598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.70x = 15,257.43 × 3,598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.70x = 54,901,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,687.67/10,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.43

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