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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.12, 15,868.56 and 3,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.12, 15,868.56 and 3,653 is: 5,478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.12 : 15,868.56 = 3,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.12/15,868.56 = 3,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.12x = 15,868.56 × 3,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.12x = 57,967,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,967,849.68/10,580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.94

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