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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.90, 15,872.44 and 3,654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.90, 15,872.44 and 3,654.50 is: 5,482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.90 : 15,872.44 = 3,654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.90/15,872.44 = 3,654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.90x = 15,872.44 × 3,654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.90x = 58,005,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,005,831.98/10,580.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.13

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