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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.88, 15,560.60 and 3,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.88, 15,560.60 and 3,708.29 is: 5,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.88 : 15,560.60 = 3,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.88/15,560.60 = 3,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.88x = 15,560.60 × 3,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.88x = 57,703,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703,121.03/10,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.96

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