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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.88, 15,883.80 and 3,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.88, 15,883.80 and 3,663.92 is: 5,496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.88 : 15,883.80 = 3,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.88/15,883.80 = 3,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.88x = 15,883.80 × 3,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.88x = 58,196,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196,972.50/10,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.05

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