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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.86, 15,388.55 and 3,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.86, 15,388.55 and 3,596.96 is: 5,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.86 : 15,388.55 = 3,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.86/15,388.55 = 3,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.86x = 15,388.55 × 3,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.86x = 55,351,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,912.87/10,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.95

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