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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.94, 15,885.85 and 3,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.94, 15,885.85 and 3,663.44 is: 5,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.94 : 15,885.85 = 3,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.94/15,885.85 = 3,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.94x = 15,885.85 × 3,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.94x = 58,196,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196,858.32/10,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.00

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