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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.66, 15,383.63 and 3,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.66, 15,383.63 and 3,593.02 is: 5,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.66 : 15,383.63 = 3,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.66/15,383.63 = 3,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.66x = 15,383.63 × 3,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.66x = 55,273,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,690.26/10,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.10

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