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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.68, 15,891.90 and 3,667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.68, 15,891.90 and 3,667.72 is: 5,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.68 : 15,891.90 = 3,667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.68/15,891.90 = 3,667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.68x = 15,891.90 × 3,667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.68x = 58,287,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,039.47/10,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.58

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