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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.70, 15,596.73 and 3,734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.70, 15,596.73 and 3,734.64 is: 5,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.70 : 15,596.73 = 3,734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.70/15,596.73 = 3,734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.70x = 15,596.73 × 3,734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.70x = 58,248,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,248,171.73/10,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.02

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