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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.73, 15,391.36 and 3,598.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.73, 15,391.36 and 3,598.83 is: 5,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.73 : 15,391.36 = 3,598.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.73/15,391.36 = 3,598.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.73x = 15,391.36 × 3,598.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.73x = 55,390,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390,888.11/10,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.76

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