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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.66, 15,547.03 and 3,699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.66, 15,547.03 and 3,699.63 is: 5,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.66 : 15,547.03 = 3,699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.66/15,547.03 = 3,699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.66x = 15,547.03 × 3,699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.66x = 57,518,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,518,249.35/10,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.00

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