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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.32, 15,883.92 and 3,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.32, 15,883.92 and 3,663.36 is: 5,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.32 : 15,883.92 = 3,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.32/15,883.92 = 3,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.32x = 15,883.92 × 3,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.32x = 58,188,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,188,517.17/10,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.54

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