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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.62, 15,771.93 and 3,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.62, 15,771.93 and 3,589.18 is: 5,383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.62 : 15,771.93 = 3,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.62/15,771.93 = 3,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.62x = 15,771.93 × 3,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.62x = 56,608,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608,295.72/10,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.77

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