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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.12, 15,837.36 and 3,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.12, 15,837.36 and 3,630 is: 5,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.12 : 15,837.36 = 3,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.12/15,837.36 = 3,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.12x = 15,837.36 × 3,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.12x = 57,489,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,489,616.80/10,557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.58

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