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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.42, 15,383.14 and 3,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.42, 15,383.14 and 3,593.72 is: 5,392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.42 : 15,383.14 = 3,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.42/15,383.14 = 3,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.42x = 15,383.14 × 3,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.42x = 55,282,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,282,650.93/10,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.15

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