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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.59, 15,401.09 and 3,601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.59, 15,401.09 and 3,601.05 is: 5,402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.59 : 15,401.09 = 3,601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.59/15,401.09 = 3,601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.59x = 15,401.09 × 3,601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.59x = 55,460,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460,095.14/10,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.00

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