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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.72, 15,257.70 and 3,597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.72, 15,257.70 and 3,597.96 is: 5,395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.72 : 15,257.70 = 3,597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.72/15,257.70 = 3,597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.72x = 15,257.70 × 3,597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.72x = 54,896,594.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896,594.29/10,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.92

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