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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.72, 15,852.60 and 3,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.72, 15,852.60 and 3,641.28 is: 5,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.72 : 15,852.60 = 3,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.72/15,852.60 = 3,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.72x = 15,852.60 × 3,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.72x = 57,723,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,723,755.33/10,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.79

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