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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.66, 15,382.13 and 3,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.66, 15,382.13 and 3,592.02 is: 5,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.66 : 15,382.13 = 3,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.66/15,382.13 = 3,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.66x = 15,382.13 × 3,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.66x = 55,252,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,900.64/10,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.60

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