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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.73, 15,385.37 and 3,594.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.73, 15,385.37 and 3,594.83 is: 5,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.73 : 15,385.37 = 3,594.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.73/15,385.37 = 3,594.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.73x = 15,385.37 × 3,594.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.73x = 55,307,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,694.74/10,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.76

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