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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.79, 15,246.96 and 3,598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.79, 15,246.96 and 3,598.78 is: 5,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.79 : 15,246.96 = 3,598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.79/15,246.96 = 3,598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.79x = 15,246.96 × 3,598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.79x = 54,870,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,870,454.71/10,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.73

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