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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,590.92, 15,888.14 and 3,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,590.92, 15,888.14 and 3,663.80 is: 5,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,590.92 : 15,888.14 = 3,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,590.92/15,888.14 = 3,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,590.92x = 15,888.14 × 3,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,590.92x = 58,210,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,210,967.33/10,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.31

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