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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.26, 15,598.07 and 3,734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.26, 15,598.07 and 3,734.06 is: 5,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.26 : 15,598.07 = 3,734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.26/15,598.07 = 3,734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.26x = 15,598.07 × 3,734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.26x = 58,244,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244,032.60/10,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.33

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