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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.78, 15,267.36 and 3,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.78, 15,267.36 and 3,599.72 is: 5,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.78 : 15,267.36 = 3,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.78/15,267.36 = 3,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.78x = 15,267.36 × 3,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.78x = 54,958,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,958,221.14/10,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.95

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