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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.46, 15,919.68 and 3,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.46, 15,919.68 and 3,593.58 is: 5,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.46 : 15,919.68 = 3,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.46/15,919.68 = 3,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.46x = 15,919.68 × 3,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.46x = 57,208,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,208,643.65/10,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.18

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