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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,590.74, 15,886.10 and 3,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,590.74, 15,886.10 and 3,663.62 is: 5,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,590.74 : 15,886.10 = 3,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,590.74/15,886.10 = 3,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,590.74x = 15,886.10 × 3,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,590.74x = 58,200,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200,563.41/10,590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.42

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